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Flag of Germany Nico Rosberg

full name Nico Erik Rosberg nationality German age 37 years old born June 27, 1985 hometown Wiesbaden height 178 cm (5' 10")

Racing highlights

20161stFIA Formula 1 World Championship
20152ndFIA Formula 1 World Championship
20142ndFIA Formula 1 World Championship
20051stGP2 Series
20042ndBahrain F3 Superprix
20041stFormula 3 Spain Winter Series
20021stFormula BMW ADAC

Racing career summary

Races entered298
Wins43
Podiums95
Pole positions42
Fastest laps30
Race win percentage14.4%
Podium percentage31.9%

Karting highlights

20002ndEuropean Championship Formula A
19971stTrophee de France - Minimes
19971stTrophee Jérôme Bernard - Minimes

Driver relations

Son of Keke Rosberg.

Disclaimer: the data and summaries are all taken from the data available in the career details section further below on this page. If you know of things missing or have corrections, please log in and submit them.

Driver comparisons

The latest Head-to-Head comparisons generated for Nico Rosberg.

Nico Rosberg vs. Louis Hamilton-Smith | Nico Rosberg vs. Keke Rosberg | Nico Rosberg vs. Mark Webber | Nico Rosberg vs. Paul Di Resta

Career overview – years in numbers

The following numbers are a summary of the more detailed information available in the Career details further below on the page. Seasons spanning over two years (for example 2013-14 championships) have their race results accounted for in the year the championship ends.

2016Racing21 races9 wins16 podiums8 pole position6 fastest race laps
2015Racing19 races6 wins15 podiums7 pole position5 fastest race laps
2014Racing19 races5 wins15 podiums11 pole position5 fastest race laps
2013Racing19 races2 wins4 podiums3 pole position0 fastest race laps
2012Racing20 races1 win2 podiums1 pole positions2 fastest race laps
2011Racing19 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2010Racing19 races0 wins3 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2009Racing17 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position1 fastest race lap
2008Racing18 races0 wins2 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2007Racing17 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2006Racing18 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position1 fastest race lap
2005Racing23 races5 wins12 podiums4 pole position5 fastest race laps
2004Racing24 races5 wins8 podiums2 pole position2 fastest race laps
2003Racing22 races1 win5 podiums1 pole positions2 fastest race laps
2002Racing20 races9 wins13 podiums5 pole position1 fastest race lap
2001Racing3 races0 wins0 podiums0 pole position0 fastest race laps
2000KartingDetailed karting statistics not covered by Driver Database.
1999KartingDetailed karting statistics not covered by Driver Database.
1998KartingDetailed karting statistics not covered by Driver Database.
1997KartingDetailed karting statistics not covered by Driver Database.

Career details – the racing career of Nico Rosberg

2016 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
1st385Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
2191686
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
Qualifying avg.Race finish avg.+/- avg.Fastest lap average
1.82.25 0.45100.86% of fastest lap time
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes F1 W07 HybridMercedesPirelli
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2016.

2015 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
2nd322Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
1961575
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes F1 W06 HybridMercedesPirelli
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2015.

2014 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
2nd317Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
19515115
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes F1 W05 HybridMercedesPirelli
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2014.

2013 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
6th171Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
192430
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes F1 W04RenaultPirelli
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2013.

2012 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
9th93Mercedes AMG Petronas
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
201212
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes F1 W03Mercedes FO 108ZPirelli
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2012.

2011 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
7th89Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
190000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes MGP W02Mercedes FO 108YPirelli
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2011.

2010 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
7th142Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
190300
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Mercedes W01Mercedes FO 108XBridgestone
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2010.

2009 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
7th34.5AT&T Williams
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
170001
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Williams FW31Toyota RVX-09Bridgestone
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2009.

2008 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
13th17AT&T Williams
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
180200
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Williams FW30Toyota RVX-08Bridgestone
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2008.

2007 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
9th20AT&T Williams Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
170000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Williams FW29Toyota 2.4Bridgestone
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2007.

2006 FIA Formula 1 World Championship

PositionPointsTeam
17th4WilliamsF1 Team
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
180001
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Williams FW28Cosworth CA 2.4Bridgestone
Click to show race results for FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2006.

2005 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Williams
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2005 GP2 Series

PositionPointsTeam
1st120ART
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
2351245
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara GP2/05RenaultBridgestone
Click to show race results for GP2 Series 2005.

2004 Formula 3 Euro Series

PositionPointsTeam
4th70Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
193522
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F304 - Spiess Opel
Click to show race results for Formula 3 Euro Series 2004.

2004 Masters of Formula 3

PositionPointsTeam
6th0Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F303 (Opel)
Click to show race results for Masters of Formula 3 2004.

2004 Formula 3 Macau GP

PositionPointsTeam
0Opel Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F303 (Opel)
Click to show race results for Formula 3 Macau GP 2004.

2004 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Williams
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2004 Bahrain F3 Superprix

PositionPointsTeam
2nd0Opel Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10100
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F303 (Opel)

2004 Formula 3 Spain Winter Series

PositionPointsTeam
1st0Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
222??
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F303

2003 Formula 3 Euro Series

PositionPointsTeam
8th45Team Rosberg
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
201512
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F303 - Spiess Opel
Click to show race results for Formula 3 Euro Series 2003.

2003 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Williams
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2003 Formula 3 Macau GP

PositionPointsTeam
0
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
Click to show race results for Formula 3 Macau GP 2003.

2003 Formula 3 Korea Super Prix

PositionPointsTeam
11th0Carlin Motorsport
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
10000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
Dallara F302 (Mugen-Honda)
Click to show race results for Formula 3 Korea Super Prix 2003.

2002 Formula 1 - Test driver

PositionPointsTeam
0Williams
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
00000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.

2002 Formula BMW ADAC

PositionPointsTeam
1st264VIVA Racing
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
2091351
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
BMW FB02
Click to show race results for Formula BMW ADAC 2002.

2001 World Championship Formula Super A

PositionPointsTeam
16th27

2001 Italian Open Masters Formula A

PositionPointsTeam
5th79.4

2001 Formula BMW Junior Cup Iberia

PositionPointsTeam
18th38
RacesWinsPodiumsPole positions*Fastest laps
30000
* only pole positions from timed qualifying sessions.
CarEngineTyres
BMW Junior Cup

2001 South Garda Winter Cup Formula Super A

PositionPointsTeam
10th0

2000 World Championship Formula A

PositionPointsTeam
22nd0MBM.com
KartEngineTyres
CRG (Parilla)

2000 European Championship Formula A

PositionPointsTeam
2nd51MBM.com

2000 Andrea Margutti Trophy - Formula A

PositionPointsTeam
18th0

1999 European Championship ICA Junior

PositionPointsTeam
4th0
KartEngineTyres
CRG

1999 10° Trofeo Andrea Margutti - 100 Junior

PositionPointsTeam
13th0

1998 9° Trofeo Andrea Margutti - 100 Junior

PositionPointsTeam
7th0

1998 Green Helmet Trophy Cadets

PositionPointsTeam
0

1998 28° Torneo Industrie - 100 Junior

PositionPointsTeam
5th85

1997 Trophee de France - Minimes

PositionPointsTeam
1st0

1997 Trophee Jérôme Bernard - Minimes

PositionPointsTeam
1st0


DriverDB Rating graph

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