2016 Formula One World Championship podiums, Rosberg beat teammate and defending World Champion Lewis Hamilton by five points. In doing so, Rosberg followed the success of his father in and became the second son of a champion to become champion himself, a feat previously achieved by Damon Hill. Rosberg announced his retirement from the sport shortly after winning the title. As of 2018, this was the only season in the 2010s decade won by a driver other than Sebastian Vettel or Lewis Hamilton. In the World Constructors' Championship, Mercedes successfully defended their title for the second consecutive year, beating Red Bull Racing by 297 points.
1995 Formula One World Championship 1995 Formula One World Championship The 1995 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 49th season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 1995 FIA Formula One World Championship for driver and constructors. The season was contested over 17 races from 26 March to 12 November 1995. For the second year in succession, the Drivers' Championship was won by Michael Schumacher, the Benetton driver ahead of Damon Hill of Williams by 33 points. Benetton-Renault won their first and only Constructors' Championship, 29 points ahead of Williams-Renault. The season was highlighted by the rivalry between Schumacher and Hill, with