Nico Rosberg retired from Formula 1 in December 2016, just five days after winning his first World Championship, to spend more time with his family and because he had achieved his lifelong goal. He cited the intense mental toll and desire to avoid his driving ability declining as key reasons for leaving at the peak of his career. Wikipedia +1
It later emerged that Rosberg had used engine modes banned by Mercedes to give himself a power advantage over Hamilton in the closing laps. Tensions further arose when Hamilton discovered Mercedes had compiled a dossier for Rosberg to study on Hamilton's performance data.
Alpine's Franco Colapinto and Racing Bulls' Arvid Lindblad are tied for the lowest 2026 salary, with the estimation between $500,000 and $1 million. Colapinto has 27 career starts, including 18 for Alpine last season, with a career-best result of eighth.
While there are currently no openly LGBTQ+ drivers on the grid, former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher came out as gay in 2024, making him the most high-profile driver to do so in the sport's history, joining only a few others like Mike Beuttler and Lella Lombardi who came out after their careers, highlighting increasing openness in the historically male-dominated sport.
On December 2nd 2016 Nico Rosberg retired from racing, few days after winning his first World Championship. Because he knew that he only won due to so many issues with Lewis' car & he knew that Lewis would come back & whoop his ass the following year.
Apr. 19 (GMM) More than six years after suddenly quitting Formula 1 at the age of 31, Nico Rosberg admits it was fear that drove his decision to retire. The 2016 world champion admits in the latest German edition of Men's Health magazine that his entire “identity” raced away from him when he left F1.
Yes, number 69 is allowed in Formula 1 under current rules (drivers pick 2-99), but no one has chosen it yet, likely due to its immature connotations, though Max Verstappen has joked about it, saying it's good for marketing because it always looks the same. The number isn't banned by the FIA, but teams and drivers tend to avoid it for a more professional image, despite its potential for fun merchandise.
Oscar Piastri, George Russell, and Esteban Ocon all agreed that Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris, the pair fans famously dubbed “Carlando” are unmatched when it comes to friendship in the paddock. The most telling moment came when Sainz himself backed the fan-created nickname.
Does Lewis Hamilton have a wife or girlfriend? It's a question on the minds of inquisitive fans everywhere, notably because Hamilton is one of the biggest names in F1 racing. Currently, Lewis Hamilton is not married, and he doesn't have a girlfriend.
Are women allowed to compete in F1? Yes, women are allowed to compete in Formula 1. There is no gender-based restriction on participation in the sport. However, historically, there have been very few female drivers in Formula 1, and none have competed in recent years.
While both Norris and Piastri have delivered stellar performances for McLaren, Lando Norris is currently richer.
Michael Schumacher. Who is the richest F1 driver of all time? It was always going to be Schumacher.
ð°: Lewis Hamilton has revealed he lives with ADHD, saying he often rearranges things at home obsessively and can lose track of time fixing minor details, a candid insight into how the neurodevelopmental condition affects his daily life off the F1 track.
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg were best friends in their junior karting days, so it looked like an ideal partnership when they were paired together at Mercedes in 2013.
“EVERYONE RESPECT HIM” — Lewis Hamilton shocks the F1 world by publicly defending Max Verstappen, declaring him the “purest and most valuable talent” Red Bull Racing has produced in decades amid intensifying criticism in the paddock — sources reveal the statement came after a tense backstage exchange and forced several ...
Maria Teresa de Filippis – First woman to race in F1
Her mother's advice was: “Go slow and win”. From there de Filippis' ascent through motorsport saw her reach Formula 1, where she became the first female driver to compete in a championship race in 1958.
F1 drivers might be competing against one another on the track, but many have still formed lasting friendships with their rivals off it. Formula 1 has witnessed its fair share of tense rivalries over the years – but, along the way, friendships have also blossomed between the drivers off the track.
Lewis Hamilton has long been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity in sport. He uses his platform not just to talk about racing but also to highlight the importance of equality and respect.
Oliver Bearman praises Lewis Hamilton as one of the kindest and most approachable drivers on the grid ❤️ A trait from his father.
For years, Lando Norris and Max Verstappen shared one of the most genuine friendships in the Formula 1 paddock.
The relationship between Max Verstappen and George Russell has devolved from mutual respect into one of Formula 1's most bitter and public rivalries following a series of high-tension collisions and verbal spats.
The net worth of Yuki Tsunoda is estimated to be around $5 million.
Nico Hülkenberg is the heaviest driver in the field. The German weighs 78 kilograms. Lewis Hamilton is one of the shortest drivers on the 2026 F1 grid, coming in at 1.74m/ (5' 7'') and weighs 73kg/160lb.