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Nico Rosberg, showing off a modern F1 helmet

Nico Rosberg Explains The Evolution Of The F1 Helmet: Video

In the early days of Formula One racing, safety was largely an afterthought. Not only did drivers lack lap belts and shoulder harnesses, but aside from leather or cotton “skull caps,” there were no crash helmets to speak of. At speeds in excess of 155 miles per hour, we can only imaging...

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Rosberg To Drive Fangio's 1954 Mercedes W196 At The Nurburgring

Current Mercedes GP driver Nico Rosberg will hop behind the wheel of the 1954 Mercedes W196 race car driven to victory by Juan Manuel Fangio at the 1954 German Grand Prix at... July 19, 2011 by 


 
Mercedes GP W02 2011 Formula 1 race car

Mercedes GP Unveils 2011 Formula 1 Race Car

The Mercedes GP team may not have fared as well as it had hoped to last year, especially considering that the team had two Formula 1 greats--Team Principal Ross Brawn and... February 2, 2011 by 


 
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