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Rosberg retirement costs him 50-million
By all accounts Nico Rosberg's decision to quit Formula 1, only days after being crowned World Champion for the first time, was a spontaneous call by the German which in the end is likely to cost him around 50-million. Asked about his contract during an interview with Canal+, Rosberg said, 'I had a golden contract to continue with Mercedes, but money did not influenced my decision. Money was not really on my mind. Obviously, I know I'm in a privileged position and thanks to my work I have been able to earn a lot of money.' Ironically in June this year Gerhard Berger toiled tirelessly to seal the best deal from Mercedes for Rosberg. At one point there was a stalemate that delayed an...
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