Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg says he is hoping to repeat his dominant display on home soil in 2014 this weekend at the Hockenheimring.
Rosberg dominated the 2014 German Grand Prix from pole position after teammate Lewis Hamilton crashed heavily in qualifying.
Reflecting on the last race in Hungary, Rosberg was disappointed to lose the lead to teammate Hamilton at the first corner, which eventually cost him a chance of winning, however, he has pleased with the pace he shown throughout the 70 laps at the Hungaroring.
“It was disappointing to lose the race at the first corner in Hungary. But I was really happy with my pace all weekend, so that gives me good confidence moving forwards. I’m happy to have the chance to get back in the car again so soon – and especially happy that it’s at my second home race.”
In a bid to get his championship challenge back on track, Rosberg is hoping to win at Hockenheim to reclaim the lead of the Drivers’ Championship after losing it to teammate Hamilton for the first time in 2016.
“Driving in through the circuit gates brought back so many great memories – from my childhood days at the DTM with my Dad right through to winning the Grand Prix for myself in 2014. Hopefully, I can repeat that this year for the fans and for everybody at Mercedes.”
