Nico Erik Rosberg is a German-Finnish former Formula One racing driver who competed under the German flag from 2006 to 2016. Rosberg enjoyed a highly successful career, winning the Formula One World Drivers’ Championship in 2016 while driving for the Mercedes team.
Over his 11-season F1 career, Nico Rosberg amassed an impressive resume, securing 23 race victories, 57 podium finishes, and 30 pole positions across 206 Grand Prix starts.
His championship-winning campaign in 2016 was particularly noteworthy, as it made him the son of a previous F1 champion (his father, Keke Rosberg) to achieve this feat.
Profile
- Full Name: Nico Erik Rosberg
- Stage Name: Nico Rosberg
- Born: 27 June 1985
- Age: 39 years old
- Birthplace: Wiesbaden, Germany
- Nationality: German-Finnish
- Occupation: Former motorsports racing driver, entrepreneur
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parents: Keke Rosberg and Sina Rosberg
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Vivian Sibold (m. 2014)
- Children: Alaia Rosberg, Naila Rosberg
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $50 million
Early Life and Education
Nico Erik Rosberg was born on 27 June 1985 in Wiesbaden, West Germany. He is the son of Keke Rosberg, a Finnish former Formula One World Champion, and Gesine “Sina” Rosberg (née Gleitsmann-Dengel), a German interpreter. While the names of any siblings are unknown to the media, Rosberg had a privileged upbringing influenced by his father’s motorsport legacy.
Rosberg attended the International School of Nice and the International School of Monaco, excelling academically. He graduated in 2002 with an average grade of 1.2, showcasing a strong interest in mathematics and science. Despite being offered a place to study aeronautical engineering at Imperial College London, he chose to focus on his racing career instead.
In addition to his academic achievements, Rosberg is multilingual, fluent in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. He is of mixed ethnicity, with a Finnish father and German mother, and practices Christianity.
Career
Nico Rosberg’s motorsport journey began at age four when his father introduced him to go-karting during a holiday in Ibiza. This marked the start of his rise through the ranks of motorsports.
- Karting Career:
- Côte d’Azur Mini-Kart Regional Champion (1996)
- Trophee Jérôme Bernard and Trophee de France winner (1997)
- Youngest champion of a French national karting series at age 12
- Transition to Car Racing:
In 2001, Rosberg debuted in the Formula BMW Junior Cup Iberia and progressed to win the Formula BMW ADAC Championship in 2002. He became the youngest driver to test a Formula One car at the Circuit de Catalunya that same year. - Formula One Career:
In 2006, Rosberg debuted with Williams, achieving his first podium finishes in 2008. He joined Mercedes in 2010, partnering with Michael Schumacher, and secured his maiden F1 win at the 2012 Chinese Grand Prix. From 2013 to 2016, he had a fierce rivalry with teammate Lewis Hamilton, culminating in his 2016 World Drivers’ Championship win. - Retirement and Legacy:
Rosberg retired from F1 just five days after winning the championship, citing family priorities. Since then, he has pursued eco-entrepreneurship, television punditry, and driver management.
Awards
- Formula One World Championship (2016): For his remarkable 2016 season.
- Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year (2017): Recognizing his standout performance.
- FIA Hall of Fame Induction (2017): Celebrating his contributions to motorsport.
Social Media
- Instagram Handle: @nicorosberg
- Facebook Handle: Nico Rosberg
- Twitter Handle: @NicoRosberg
Personal Life
Nico Rosberg married Vivian Sibold, a renowned interior designer, on 11 July 2014 in Monaco after over a decade of dating. The couple has two daughters, Alaia (born 2015) and Naila (born 2017). Vivian also owns an ice cream shop in Ibiza, complementing her interior design business.
Net Worth
As of 2023, Nico Rosberg’s net worth is estimated at $50 million. Most of his wealth stems from his motorsport career, with an annual salary of $16–18 million during his Mercedes tenure.
Post-retirement, he has invested in eco-technology startups and earns around $8.42 million annually from endorsements and media appearances.
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