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.
1989 Formula One World Championship but once the appeals had been considered, Prost was crowned the champion for the third time. Driver did not finish the Grand Prix, but was classified as he completed over 90% of the race distance. Championship points were awarded on a 9–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first six places in each race. Only the best eleven results for each driver were retained. Championship points were awarded on a 9–6–4–3–2–1 basis for the first six places in each race. 1989 Formula One World Championship The 1989 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 43rd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It