Nico Rosberg Net Worth 2024: How rich is the former F1 world champion?
Nico Rosberg is the only driver to have raced with Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher as teammates and has outperformed both of them.
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Nico Rosberg is a former professional motor racing driver born on 27th June 1985 in Wiesbaden, Germany. He is also the son of the 1982 F1 World Champion, Keke Rosberg. While he has competed in various racing categories, he became a global star after winning the 2016 Formula 1 World Championship against his then-Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton.
Nico Rosberg got his first taste of racing at the tender age of six. Not only did he compete in junior karting events during that time, but he was also able to win regional and national French championships before switching to European-based series and world championships. From then onward, he kept on racing in various categories.
His next breakthrough came at the age of 16 when he decided to jump into car racing, and being the prolific driver he was from a very young age, he won nine races in 2002 to claim Formula BMW ADAC Championship. After gaining a bit more experience in a few other racing competitions, he finally made the jump to Formula 1 with Williams in 2006.
He competed for the Wantage-based team until 2009, during which he amassed two podium finishes for the team in 2008. From 2010 onward, he joined the Brackley-based Mercedes F1 team and partnered up with former seven-time World Champion Michael Schumacher. He won his first F1 race in 2012 at the Chinese Grand Prix.
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Nico Rosberg’s Net Worth
Nico Rosberg, during his prime years, was nothing short of brilliant, and it is one of the main reasons why he was able to get the better of Lewis Hamilton in the same car in 2016. The German has, over the years, amassed massive wealth through a variety of sources, and it is believed that his net worth, as reported by wealthygorilla.com, currently stands at a whopping $50 Million.
During his racing days, he was an extremely costly racing driver and cost a lot of money for the teams that hired him. Moreover, he earned over $10 Million with the Mercedes F1 team.
Since hanging up his racing boots, he has created multiple revenue streams for himself and is living life to the fullest, indulging himself in whatever he wishes to do. He owns various kinds of small-scale to large businesses and works as an F1 analyst for Sky Sports F1, among the various other things he does. He is always on the go and lives an incredibly busy yet happy life.
Contract and Salary
While Nico Rosberg does not yet feature in the list of the richest F1 drivers, he has done well over the years. As mentioned earlier, he was a valued driver during his racing days and costed teams a lot of money. It is believed that during his prime years at the pinnacle of motor racing, he easily earned around $15-20 Million. Moreover, during his 2016 World Championship-winning year, he racked up $16 Million from sources like his Mercedes salary
Endorsements
Rossberg had endorsement deals with brands like Thomas Sabo, Tumi, Rolex, Hot Wheels, Sky Sports, and Continental Tire. As per sources, he currently endorses Sky, RTL, Heineken, Mattel, UBS, and Boss.
Investments in Business
Ever since hanging up his racing boots, Nico Rosberg has turned himself into a hardcore businessman and has invested heavily in various sectors successfully. As per sources, he has 18 active investments in companies that work in Commercial/Professional Insurance, Financial Software, and IT Consulting and Outsourcing, to name a few.
Rosberg has also invested in startups like Lilium, Volocopter, What3Words, Tier, and Lyft. Moreover, he is a major investor and shareholder in the all-electric Formula E series and owns the Rosberg X Racing team. This outfit competes in the motorsport Extreme E series.
Car Collection
Being a former Mercedes Formula 1 driver, he has got quite a special collection of Mercedes supercars in his garage among the other luxurious four-wheelers he has got. Supercars have, over the years, become synonymous with F1 drivers, and the same has been the case with Rosberg, who has got a tremendous collection.
While he owns cars of various brands, he owns many Mercedes. He has got cars like the Mercedes-Benz AMG Project One, Mercedes Benz 300 SL, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT-R, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Mercedes-Benz EQS, and also got a Lamborgini Rimac Nevera.
Watches
While the past and present F1 drivers are known for having luxurious cars parked in their garages, watches are another item that F1 drivers are seen flaunting during their paddock/general appearances. Watches are seen as a symbol of status, and Nico Rosberg also takes great care.
He has a decent collection of watches. He even owns a limited edition watch named after him. The Oris Nico Rosberg Limited Edition watch is a costly item in the market.
Nico Rosberg’s wife’s net worth
Nico Rosberg, a former F1 World Champion, is always in the eyes of the media, but when it comes to his wife, Vivian Rosberg (37), she prefers to stay away from the limelight as much as possible. By profession, she is a well-renowned interior designer and a social media influencer, and her net worth is estimated to be around $2 Million.
She has two kids with Nico named Alaia and Nadia, and she regularly posts pictures of them on her Instagram, where she also promotes an Ice Cream shop she owns in Ibiza.
FAQ
Is Nico Rosberg an F1 world champion?
Nico Rosberg won the 2016 F1 world championship beating Lewis Hamilton.
How Rich is Nico Rosberg?
Nico Rosberg has an estimated net worth of $50 million.
Who is Nico Rosberg’s wife?
Nico Rosberg is married to Vivian Rosberg.
Who is Nico Rosberg’s father?
Nico Rosberg’s father is the former F1 world champion, Keke Rosberg.
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