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Alesi ‘very surprised’ to see 'perfect' Rosberg retire
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Former Ferrari star and grand prix winner Jean Alesi counts himself “among those very surprised” by Nico Rosberg's decision to leave Formula One after winning the 2016 title. The German stunned his team and the F1 community as he announced his retirement on Friday in Vienna. Alesi, whose own career in the top flight spanned 201 race starts from 1989 to 2001, says Rosberg was a “perfect” ambassador for the sport. 2016 FIA Prize Giving Ceremony “I am among those surprised by his departure,” Alesi told French broadcaster Canal+. “He has been driving the best car for the best team and it does look like this would have changed in 2017. So to say ‘I’m...
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