He even inspired a rule rewrite with his name unofficially affixed. If May was the month in which Max Verstappen became the sport’s youngest ever winner, 2016 is the year when a legend was born. Sorry Nico and apologies Lewis, but 2016 will be remembered in the decades to come as the year when F1’s next superstar came of age. Which is why the fastest car and driver only usually wins, not always. Pace is still F1’s primary virtue but 2016 was also a salutary reminder of its limitations.Įven at the pinnacle of motorsport, reliability matters as much as speed - and consistency can sometimes be more than enough to compensate for any deficit in talent. Lewis Hamilton’s three engine failures also had a say - well, more of a deafening shout than a say - in the world championship battle but Rosberg’s title triumph was also a triumph of application, determination, clear-headedness and consistency. ![]() ![]() These are eight conclusions from an at-times fiery season. ![]() NICO Rosberg claimed the drivers championship in another season of Mercedes dominance, but while the Silver Arrows continue to rule the track there was plenty of change in Formula One in 2016.
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