Nico Rosberg is not sharing his pit garage with the ideal teammate, according to 1996 world champion Damon Hill.<\/p>\n
On the face of it, the 26-year-old German might be regarded as one of the fastest drivers in F1 history, having mainly outshone the great Michael Schumacher at Mercedes GP over the past two seasons.<\/p>\n
But Hill, whose own career is arguably best remembered for his duels and run-ins with seven time world champion Schumacher, doesn’t necessary think so.<\/p>\n
Referring to Rosberg, who is yet to win a grand prix, he said: “Your career will depend on how you compare.<\/p>\n
“So in a sense Nico would do better to have some comparison with a more contemporary driver because people are not sure of the pace Michael now has.”<\/p>\n
Hill is referring to the fact that, despite blitzing the all-time record for titles and victories in his first career, Schumacher – now 43 – is yet to even stand on the podium since returning in 2010.<\/p>\n
But the 51-year-old Briton is still impressed with the German.<\/p>\n
“It’s unbelievable he’s still going, whilst I’ve been retired for 12 years,” Hill told PA Sport.<\/p>\n
“He’s an extraordinary performer who clearly loves his driving and doesn’t want to stop.\u00a0 I can understand that.\u00a0 But formula one cannot carry people along if they are not doing their bit.<\/p>\n
“He’s going to have to fight with everything he’s got to keep going for another year, or beyond this one,” added Hill.<\/p>\n
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