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F1 success largely down to genetics, says Rosberg

Retired Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg believes a dominating factor in being successful in racing is sparked by “a natural gift” from genetics, having followed in the footsteps of his father Keke Rosberg. Rosberg’s 2016 title triumph emulated his father’s 1982 F1 world championship, becoming the second father and son partnership to win F1 world titles after Graham and Damon Hill, while a long list of past and present drivers follow a similar story. Max Verstappen and Kevin Magnussen have both reached F1 having seen their fathers achieve similar feats before them, as well as Jolyon Palmer who recently left Renault, with his replacement Carlos Sainz Jr having two-time World...
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