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Niki Lauda annoyed that Nico Rosberg has left Mercedes looking 'stupid'

Mercedes non-executive chairman Niki Lauda has criticised Nico Rosberg's decision not to inform his team of his retirement sooner than he did, because it has left Mercedes to look 'stupid' as it desperately searches for a replacement driver. Rosberg admitted he had first considered retiring at the Japanese Grand Prix in early-October, but only made a final decision on the Monday after winning the championship in Abu Dhabi GP. The German informed his team on the Tuesday and it was announced publically on Thursday. Lauda believes Rosberg should have told the team his intentions, allowing for them to plan a replacement, even if he eventually continued racing in Formula 1. 'Nico...
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