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.
David Schumacher (racing driver) David Schumacher (racing driver) David Schumacher (born 23 October 2001) is a German racing driver, son of former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher and nephew of seven time Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher. Schumacher began karting at a young age, alongside his cousin Mick. From there he competed in multiple karting championships, the highlight of which was finishing as vice-champion of the 2017 DKM Championship to Dennis Hauger. In August 2017, it was announced that Schumacher would graduate to single-seaters, competing for his father's US Racing outfit in the 2018 ADAC Formula 4 Championship. In January 2018, he made