Rosberg to join Sky Sports F1 Team as pundit

The 2016 World Champion will be joining the Sky Sports F1 team for the 2018 season.

Rosberg retired just days after winning his only world title, and Sky have said the former Williams and Mercedes driver will bring “unparalleled insight” and will be “an authoritative voice in the sport this year.”

Rosberg said: “I’m really excited to be joining the Sky Sports F1 team for the 2018 season.

“Although getting behind the microphone doesn’t quite match the thrill of getting behind the wheel, I got a taste of it with Sky Sports last year and loved it.”

Rosberg made his punditry debut with Sky at last year’s Japanese Grand Prix.

He continued: “2018 should be a fascinating battle, and hopefully I can offer fans a bit of an insight into the teams, the personalities and everything it takes to be an F1 driver. I can’t wait to get started.”

The head of F1 at Sky Sports, Scott Young added to Rosberg’s comments, saying: “Bringing Nico on board is fantastic news for Sky Sports viewers.

“Adding another former world champion to out line-up brings a new depth to our coverage.

“We all look forward to his engaging perspective, alongside (current pundits) Martin (Brundle), Damon (Hill) and Johnny (Herbert).”