Who retired from F1 in 2016?
On this day, in 2016, Nico Rosberg became F1 World Champion! He announced his shock retirement less than a week later. He had a very good year. Very well deserved. From boyhood friends to F1 rivals, Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton’s decade-long friendship ended in 2016 as the Mercedes teammates battled for the World title. And today, Rosberg has revealed, they aren’t even neighbours anymore.Lewis Hamilton says car failures were the only reason he lost his world title to Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg. The Briton had three engine failures over the season, which impacted on his points total, while Rosberg had none.
Is there a female only F1?
F1 ACADEMY is a female-only category designed to increase female participation in the sport, both on and off the track! The high cost of participation and an institutional lack of investment in women are largely to blame, says The Washington Post’s Glynn Hill. Amna Al Qubaisi of the United Arab Emirates prepares to drive during an F1 Academy race in Singapore on Sunday.
Who is LGBTQ in F1?
LGBTQ+ Representation in F1 – Only four drivers in Formula 1 history have publicly come out as LGBTQ+: Ralf Schumacher, Mike Beuttler, Mário de Araújo Cabral, and Lella Lombardi. 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.