With the championship battle boiling down to just 22 points between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, some have suggested Hamilton’s experience of fighting for the championship in 2007, 2008 and 2010 make him favourite this year despite his points deficit.
Rosberg, whilst admitting it might give his team-mate an advantage, doesn’t believe it’ll swing the title in the Briton’s favour and says the additional experience is “not a concern.”
“It might help him, yes, quite possibly having those experiences. But it’s not something that I am concerned about,” said the German.
“I’m focused on my own thing. He is a strong competitor, he has his strengths and weaknesses, but I concentrate on doing my job with my team and getting the most out of it.”
Rosberg denies the events in Monza, when he was forced into a mistake, prove the title battle is proving overwhelming.
“I am enjoying the moment more than I ever have in the sport because I get to a race and I have a car where I know I can be on pole and I can win,” he added.
“That’s the overwhelming thing at the moment and, thankfully, my mind is just focused on the moment.”
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