VIENNA, Austria -- Nico Rosberg says his decision to retire as world champion was not a difficult one, adding that the moment felt right.
After winning the title on Sunday night, Rosberg announced his retirement on Friday ahead of the FIA prize giving gala in Vienna. The decision came as a complete surprise to the F1 media and his team Mercedes was only informed earlier this week, but Rosberg said he knew the timing was right.
"For me it's not that difficult because it just feels right," he said. "The only thing that makes it difficult is that I know that I am putting my racing family [Mercedes] into a difficult situation - that's the hardest part for me.