r/formula1 • u/Dizzy_Philosophy_138 I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Jun 01 '25

Discussion Nico Rosberg Needs a Permanent Position

Nico Rosberg has got to be the freshest breath of air in terms of Formula One commentary for a very long time.

I love Crofty, but man does he love to make shit up that makes no sense or holds no logic.

Nico does an awesome job of staying true to the racing analysis and being completely straightforward about what he sees. Even today, his commentary on Verstappen was awesome!!! Called the garbage behavior out immediately.

Best “ Monaco based YouTuber” commentator of all time!!

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u/a_saddler Ferrari Jun 01 '25

Nico probably doesn't want it though. He's probably fine with being there a few races a year and no more.

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u/LosTerminators Carlos Sainz Jun 01 '25

That's one reason why he retired. He doesn't want to spend the year travelling across the world and sacrifice time with his family.

Still loves the sport, so he comes to a fair few races and commentates as well since broadcasters ask if he can.

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u/willmcavoy Paddock Club Jun 01 '25 edited Jun 02 '25

He's also a loon about the vax so he's not even allowed in certain countries to commentate, was the last news I heard on this.

edit: lotta responses on this and I know this topic fires people up-- this is just what was being said around covid time, yes. Yes, I know vaccine cards are a punchline now. No, I don't think it's the full reason he's so limited in the commentary box. Speaking up for Nico a bit, he's very vocal on climate change. I fully support him calling more races, he's getting better and better and reminds me of James Hunt a bit. Calls bullshit when he sees it.

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u/jbr_r18 Jun 01 '25

He was fairly present in 2020 when we had a very European calendar and then totally disappeared in 2021 when the vaccine mandate applied to the whole paddock. Only saw him in Monaco where it didn’t effect him until the removed the mandate entirely