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Rosberg: Horrible 2015 US GP was the kick-start
- Updated: December 2, 2016
Nico Rosberg says the manner in which he lost the 2015 United States GP was the “kick-start” to his 2016 title success as he never wanted to experience that again.
Rosberg lost the 2015 World title to Lewis Hamilton when he made a mistake at Austin and ran off the track.
That error allowed Hamilton through into the lead from where he won the grand prix, handing the Brit the points he required to wrap up the Drivers’ Championship.
But while it was a negative moment for Rosberg, the German says it was also the key to him winning this year’s title.
“It started in Austin last year, it really was a horrible experience for me, not nice to lose the championship to Lewis in the way that I did that day,” he said in a YouTube interview with Mercedes.
“I spent two days on my own after that just really thinking about that and the conclusion was I don’t ever want to experience that again.
“I’m proud to be able to …
