F1 2016 Head-to-Head: Lewis Hamilton vs. Nico Rosberg at Mercedes

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Published: January 12, 2016

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At the end of another long, hard race at the end of another long, hard Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg sat side by side for the final time in 2015.

With their overalls still damp with Abu Dhabi podium rosewater, the Mercedes drivers—along with third-placed Kimi Raikkonen—sat in the televised post-race press conference, where they were asked a particularly revealing question: Just who would enter the winter break feeling the happiest?

Would it be Rosberg, who ended a largely unconvincing season on a high by claiming six consecutive pole positions and three straight victories? Or would it be Hamilton, the newly crowned three-time world champion who dominated much of the campaign but suffered a notable drop in performance when the title was wrapped up with three rounds to spare?



As the winner of the grand prix, Rosberg was the first to respond and offered his thoughts before James Allen, the master of ceremonies, had even reached the end of his question.

"I'm feeling very happy!" Nico chirped, allowing himself a chuckle as he did so, before the attention turned to Lewis.

As Allen put the same question to Hamilton, detailing his 2015 achievements, Rosberg briefly turned to look at his team-mate, which seemed to trigger a reaction from the three-time world champion.



Previously slumped back in the unfamiliar surroundings of the runner-up seat, Hamilton suddenly leaned forward, sat upright and began to tug at the chest of his fireproof top in an almost boastful manner as he started his own reply.

"I think being world champion sounds a lot better than winning the race, so that's good," he declared with a nod and grin, putting Rosberg's accomplishments firmly into perspective.

Having claimed two titles and 21 victories in relatively comfortable fashion since the beginning of 2014, Hamilton is in no doubt of h...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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