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Nico Rosberg claims Michael Schumacher ignored him at Mercedes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 9:10 AM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Nico Rosberg claims Michael Schumacher ignored him at Mercedes

Summary

Nico Rosberg revealed that during their time as teammates at Mercedes from 2010 to 2012, Michael Schumacher largely ignored him. Rosberg stated that Schumacher, revered within the team, never acknowledged his presence, refusing to mention his name even in engineering meetings. While Rosberg outperformed Schumacher with five podiums and a win in the 2012 season, he does not believe Schumacher regrets returning to Formula 1. Rosberg discussed these dynamics on the High Performance Podcast, highlighting the psychological rivalry they had, where Schumacher's status overshadowed Rosberg's efforts.

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By the Numbers

•Nico Rosberg claims Schumacher never acknowledged him during their time together.
•Both drivers raced for Mercedes from 2010 to 2012.
•Rosberg secured five podiums and one win, while Schumacher managed only one podium.
•Rosberg discussed their experiences on the High Performance Podcast.
•Schumacher's legendary status affected team interactions and dynamics.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Nico Rosberg says Michael Schumacher never even acknowledged him during their time at Mercedes

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During their time together at Mercedes from 2010 to 2012, Nico Rosberg has claimed that Michael Schumacher largely ignored him throughout their stint as teammates. The pair arrived at Mercedes in 2010 – Rosberg coming from Williams and Schumacher returning from retirement – following the team’s transition from Brawn.
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