Nico Rosberg announces shock retirement from F1

Mercedes driver quits with immediate effect - five days after claiming first world title at Abu Dhabi

Nico Roseberg F1
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Nico Rosberg has shocked the F1 world by announcing his retirement from the sport, only five days after clinching his first world title.

The 31-year-old German driver won nine of this season's 21 grands prix, beating three-time champion and Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton by five points.

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