He won the Formula One world title last weekend, but Nico Rosberg shocked the sporting world Friday by announcing his retirement.
The 31-year-old German sealed his first F1 title after a thrilling final race of the 2016 season in Abu Dhabi Sunday, edging out Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
“I have climbed my mountain, I am on the peak, so this feels right,” he wrote on his Facebook page.
Rosberg first raced in F1 in 2006 and clinched 23 career wins.
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