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Nico Rosberg praises Lewis Hamilton's legacy and championship ambitions

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Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Nico Rosberg praises Lewis Hamilton's legacy and championship ambitions

Summary

Nico Rosberg recently discussed Lewis Hamilton's merits for an eighth Formula 1 championship on the High Performance Podcast. Hamilton, who debuted in 2007, is performing in his forties and is currently second in the championship standings after recent regulatory changes benefited his driving style. Rosberg commended Hamilton for his enduring performance and ability to build a stable life around racing. He acknowledged Hamilton's recent victory at the Barcelona Grand Prix, which was Ferrari's first win since the 2024 season, and highlighted Hamilton's competitive challenge against teammate Charles Leclerc and championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

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•Lewis Hamilton is currently second in the championship standings.
•Hamilton won his first race with Ferrari at the Barcelona Grand Prix.
•Nico Rosberg retired after winning the championship in 2016.
•New regulations have improved Hamilton's performance this season.
•Hamilton competes against Kimi Antonelli and teammate Charles Leclerc.

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F1 champion Nico Rosberg has listed the points that actually make his former teammate Lewis Hamilton stand out from the rest of the drivers in the sport, revealing why the Briton deserves an eighth championship title. Hamilton made his F1…
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