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Rosberg: Hamilton feared Mercedes conspiracy
15 Nov
Summary
- Rosberg claims Hamilton suspected conspiracy within Mercedes.
- Mechanic reassignments caused Hamilton significant distress.
- Rosberg won his only F1 title amid intense rivalry.
Nico Rosberg has shared insights into the intense rivalry he shared with Lewis Hamilton, suggesting that Hamilton harbored suspicions of a conspiracy within their Mercedes Formula 1 team. The former teammates dominated the sport from 2014 to 2016, but their relationship deteriorated significantly.
Rosberg explained that Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff made a substantial personnel change, reassigning mechanics between their cars before the 2016 season. This move, intended to foster team unity, reportedly caused Hamilton considerable difficulty. Rosberg noted that Hamilton often suspected conspiracies whenever things didn't go his way, struggling more with the transition than Rosberg himself.
The 2016 season culminated with Rosberg clinching his only Formula 1 world championship title, narrowly defeating Hamilton by five points. This intense championship battle concluded just days before Rosberg's unexpected retirement from Formula 1.
