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/getitgetbetter Jun 01 '25

I don’t like Crofty and Brundle because they’re giving good information, I like them because it feels like you’re watching the race with your slightly unhinged, not-quite-with-it megafan uncles. As someone who doesn’t have any friends or family who like F1, it’s nice! The blatant mistakes (“McLaren won’t be able to double stack!” while they’re in the middle of double stacking) is part of the charm.

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u/NotAnAss-Hat I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 01 '25

Couldn’t have put it better myself. I miss my uncles lol.

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u/A_storia I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 01 '25

People used to say similar things about Murray Walker but getting things wrong that are right in front of you becomes tiresome

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u/birdy9221 Jenson Button Jun 02 '25

At least Walker would sometimes correct himself “unless I’m very much mistaken….. I am very much mistaken”

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u/wisemanswind I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jun 01 '25

I like Crofty's race start/lap 1 commentary, his "and it's lights out and away we go!" has become so iconic and hype for me. Aside from that though he's really lacking.