Two Years After Declining $100 Million for Mental Well-Being, Nico Rosberg Reveals Ferrari's Offer
What did the former Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg reveal about his take on signing for Ferrari? Dig in to find out.
What is it About?
After turning down a $100 million contract extension from Mercedes due to mental health reasons, Rosberg recently revealed how close he was once to signing for Ferrari.
Why Did Rosberg Explore Other Options?
In the first three seasons of his partnership with Hamilton, Rosberg expressed that Hamilton had the upper hand, which made Rosberg explore other options.
What Did Rosberg Reveal?
He said that he was approached by Ferrari in 2015 after the first year of a three-year deal with Mercedes and that he was tempted but decided to stay with Mercedes.
What Did Rosberg Say on Driving for Ferrari?
He expressed that despite his success with Mercedes, it is still his dream to drive for Ferrari.
“There were some moments in which I had the opportunity to sign for Ferrari. I was Maranello a couple of times because options outside Mercedes had to be evaluated.”
“But I was happy with the decision to stay at Mercedes. It turned out to be the right decision.”