Nico Rosberg did all he needed to do to become the the 2016 Formula 1 World Champion by finishing second in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, behind his title rival and Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in a tense season finale at Yas Marina Circuit.
It was mo walk in the park for Rosberg as he was made to toil hard for the coveted accolade, and endured a thrilling final half dozen laps as Hamilton backed him into the clutches of Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen who were in pursuit.
From the start Rosberg managed to get a good start and was tucked under Hamilton’s wing as the pair took control of the race in the early stages. The stalemate carried on until just before mid-race, after the leaders had pitted Hamilton emerged ahead of Verstappen who had recovered from a first turn spin, but Roberg was stuck behind the Red Bull driver.
He chased Verstappen doggedly, and was told to get past him. When he attacked the Dutch teenager was not easy game and made the Mercedes driver work hard for the position. The pair went wheel to wheel in breath taking fashion, but Rosberg got by and powered into the distance.
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