2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg will act as a pundit for Sky Sports at several Grands Prix this season.
Rosberg competed in Formula 1 between 2006 and 2016 for Williams and Mercedes, and shocked the motorsport community by quitting a few days after claiming the world title.
Rosberg joined the broadcaster at last year’s Japanese Grand Prix and will now take up an expanded role this season, starting with the opening round of the campaign in Australia.
“I'm really excited to be joining the Sky Sports F1 team for the 2018 season," Rosberg said.
“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.
“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.”
Scott Young, Head of F1 at Sky Sports, added: "Bringing Nico on-board is fantastic news for Sky Sports viewers. Adding another World Champion to our line-up brings a new depth to our coverage.
“Nico raced for the current world championship team and this will deliver unique insights at key points throughout the season.”
Rosberg is also set to appear on Sky Italia, and also contribute to German broadcaster RTL.
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