Nico Rosberg RETIRES From Formula One
World Champion Nico Rosberg has announced his retirement from Formula One.
The 31-year-old German claimed the World Championship last Sunday, by finishing second in the final race in Abu Dhabi.
That saw him finish five points ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton.
His decision to retire comes as a major surprise.
A Mercedes spokesperson made the announcement this afternoon, with the 31 year old explaining his decision in a Facebook post shortly afterwards:
The head of Mercedes Toto Wolff has given his reaction to the news: