News Details
Rosberg and Mercedes finally crack it in Shanghai!
Phillip van Osten
15/04/2026 at 11:4515/04/2026 at 12:06 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. On this day in 2012 in Shanghai, Nico Rosberg captured his maiden win in Formula 1 while also delivering to Mercedes - with Ross Brawn at the helm - its first Grand Prix triumph since 1955. The Chinese Grand Prix was a fairly straightforward affair for the 26-year-old German who, with the exception of the inevitable pit stop rotation period, led the field from lights to flag. However, Rosberg would need to wait over 12 months before clinching his second career win in F1, with that feat occurring at his home race in Monaco Mercedes Nico Rosberg
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hakkinen's daughter Ella to debut in Formula 4
Apr.9 Ella Hakkinen, the daughter of two-time Formula 1 world champion...
6d ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Toto Wolff reveals shocking Mercedes plan to fire...
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has revealed that, in 2016, he hatched a...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ella Häkkinen takes first promising step in F4 series
©F4CEZ Michael Delaney
13/04/2026 at 11:5113/04/2026 at 12:10 40 SHARES...
2d ago from F1i.com
Where it all began: Ayrton Senna’s first F1 car...
© XPB Phillip van Osten
08/04/2026 at 10:5408/04/2026 at 10:22...
1w ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Trackhouse boss reveals steps MotoGP must take to...
Trackhouse owner Justin Marks has revealed how he plans to promote his...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Aleix Espargaro to undergo surgery after vertebral...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez still involved in Ducati’s MotoGP...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Nicolo Bulega is not Ducati's "first choice"...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Exclusive Q&A: Mick Schumacher believes 'great things...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Experienced engineer Mike O’Gara joins IndyCar as...
IndyCar has announced that Mike O’Gara has joined the series as Vice...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mike O’Gara named IndyCar’s Vice President of...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Christian Lundgaard: Bye week a chance to “unite”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The Rally1 rookie proving he belongs in the WRC top...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Why WRC Croatia victory was “quite special” for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry Neuville crashes out of Croatia lead in final...
A dramatic WRC Rally Croatia kept the biggest shock for the Wolf Power...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Lack basic footballing IQ', 'Should feel so...
Arsenal fans are furious with Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli despite...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Who cares what people think' – Arsenal star...
Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League semi-finals for the...
7h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘Shattered’ Rice wows Arteta by getting off...
t;li>Captain’s brave display helps Arsenal reach semi-final‘We are...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Player ratings: Arsenal 0-0 Sporting (1-0 agg)
Arsenal reached the Champions League semi-final for consecutive seasons...
5h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 boss plots comeback with brand new team
11 teams on the F1 grid? Rubbish. We want more!... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
F1 2026 farce exposed as Ferrari turn to Formula E for help
When Max Verstappen compared F1 to 'Formula E on... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
Ex-Ferrari boss reveals vital detail caused missed Ayrton...
Jean Todt, the former Ferrari team principal,... Read More »
10h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
