Formula One Discussion - Rosberg

With Lewis Hamilton comfortably leading the 2015 drivers standings with 93 points, all eyes are on the challengers to Hamilton's rule. Vettel and Raikkonen in the Ferrari's have posted a battle with 65 and 42 points respectively, and 3rd and 4th in the drivers standings. However the man in 2nd place in Hamilton's team mate Nico Rosberg.

Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton

The question, can Nico Rosberg challenge Hamilton for the drivers crown, he is currently 27 points behind Hamilton and hasn't won a race all season, but has been on the podium in all 4 races so far. Opinion is split on Rosberg with people saying he isn't trying hard enough, and that he isn't aggressive enough, whilst some just reckon Hamilton is too hard to beat. The difference between the two drivers is very different however, Lewis seems to drive with no assistance, and just drives fast, and fast, and fast. Whereas Nico seems to like to know, gaps and telemetry information and data. The fight with the two personalities was an even one last season, but now because of the new radio regulation rules, Rosberg can't receive that sort of information in the car, giving Hamilton the edge. Rosberg is clearly quite angry with his performances, and he doesn't seem to be to happy with some of Lewis's driving styles, evident from post race press at China (see below).

Personally, I feel like Rosberg is just uncompetitive this year now, and the only reason he is actually in 2nd, is because of the fact hes driving the fastest car on the grid. He blaming some of his losses on Hamilton, and if Hamilton was too slow, why didn't you try and overtake him? I believe that Vettel and Raikkonen are the most skillful drivers, and are the real challengers to Hamilton. I am a fan of Nico Rosberg, but he hasn't been the same since the start of the season, I hope he can bounce back in less than a week when the calendar takes us to Spain. It's a track the drivers all know well, and Nico needs to up his game.