ABU DHABI: Nico Rosberg won his maiden Formula One world title by securing second place behind his Mercedes arch-rival Lewis Hamilton in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.
Rosberg started the 21st and final race of 2016 12 points clear of Hamilton and despite the British reigning champion doing everything he could, Rosberg took second to clinch his first championship by five points.
World champion! pic.twitter.com/SwOEjrYeAL
— Formula 1 (@F1) November 27, 2016
He emulates his father Keke who won the title in 1982.
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