Team principal Ross Brawn has no doubts Rosberg has the talent to help take
Mercedes to the top.
“As we know Nico is a driver who can win races and championships,” said Brawn.
“He has performed exceptionally well for our Silver Arrows team over the past
two seasons, achieving results at the very limit of the technical
capabilities of our current car.
“He has an excellent work ethic and, together with Michael (Schumacher), this
gives us a driver pairing who consistently push the team to improve and
progress.
“As we continue to strengthen our team for the future, we look forward to
providing Nico with a car which will enable him to compete right at the
front of the field and achieve his deserved first win in Formula One.”
Rosberg will join forces with seven-times champion Schumacher in 2012 for the
third consecutive season.
As yet, it is not known whether Schumacher will opt to remain at Mercedes, or
retire for a second time, once his current contract expires at the end of
next year.