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Nico Rosberg’s F1 dream was nearly over in his first season with the world champion fearing he would be sacked as he struggled to get to grips with his new job.
Nico Rosberg revealed that he feared being fired by the Williams team during his debut season in Formula 1 in 2006, despite a promising start with a seventh-place finish in Bahrain and a fastest lap record. Struggling to perform consistently and feeling internal doubts, especially in comparison to his teammate Mark Webber, Rosberg faced immense pressure and uncertainty about his future in the sport. Despite his concerns, Rosberg managed to secure a second season at Williams, eventually becoming the team leader before joining Mercedes in 2010. He went on to win his first race in 2012 and clinched the World Championship in 2016, defeating his rival Lewis Hamilton before surprisingly retiring immediately after his title win.
