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F1 champion reveals £360,000 fine after Lewis Hamilton incident
F1 champion Nico Rosberg disclosed paying a £360,000 fine with Lewis Hamilton to Mercedes following their 2016 Spanish Grand Prix crash. The infamous clash in Barcelona marked their intense rivalry at Mercedes in 2016, resulting in a financial penalty triggered by a contract both drivers signed. Rosberg revealed this revelation during an interview at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, highlighting the expensive aftermath they both endured. Despite the split bill, Rosberg humorously blamed Hamilton for the crash when asked about fault by Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle. The collision strained their relationship further, with Mercedes’ Niki Lauda expressing anger and implementing strict regulations to prevent such incidents in the future. Lauda confirmed the fine in 2017, emphasizing the need for team unity and cooperation to avoid destructive clashes between drivers.
