2016 world champion Rosberg joins Sky Sports F1 coverage 

2016 Formula 1 world champion Nico Rosberg will join Sky Sports F1 as part of the broadcaster’s coverage for a number of races throughout the 2018 campaign.

Rosberg, who retired from F1 after pipping Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to his maiden world championship title in 2016, will make his first appearance this year on Sky Sports F1 at this weekend’s season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

The German previously joined Sky Sports F1’s coverage of the 2017 Japanese Grand Prix and will feature alongside regular presenters Martin Brundle, 1996 world champion Damon Hill, Johnny Herbert, Paul di Resta and Ted Kravitz for an undisclosed amount of “key races throughout the 2018 season”. 

Sky said Rosberg will bring F1 fans “unparalleled insight” on the 2018 F1 season, acting as “an authoritative voice in the sport this year.”

"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."

Rosberg won F1’s Melbourne curtain-raiser twice in his career, in 2014 and again during his title-winning campaign in 2016. 

"I'm delighted to welcome Nico to the team," said Brundle. "His knowledge of the latest hybrid cars, the Mercedes team and Lewis Hamilton is second to none.

"Nico will provide both the most ardent motorsport fan and the casual viewer with expert analysis and insight. He's a good guy, it will be fun to have him around!”

Scott Young, Head of F1 at Sky Sports, added:"Bringing Nico on-board is fantastic news for Sky Sports viewers. Adding another former 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. We all look forward to his engaging perspective, alongside Martin, Damon and Johnny."

Sky Sports F1 is set to become the exclusive home of F1 coverage in the UK from 2019.