OT: Nico Rosberg quits
12-06-2016, 09:03 PM
#181
Nordschleife Master
Sorry to hear this, and I wish you the best with it. I suggest that you check out this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Cancer-.../dp/0374135606
https://www.amazon.com/Death-Cancer-.../dp/0374135606
12-06-2016, 09:56 PM
#182
Three Wheelin'
Most of us have to work because we still don't have enough to comfortably retire. If you're doing that thru a very demanding racing program (which is inherently dangerous, and you could leave a track in a stretcher, or not at all, at the next race), and you already achieved both your financial and racing goals, that's the right time to retire. As mentioned, he could find a less demanding job later on, but for now, nothing wrong to enjoy life while you can. I wish I could have done that. I'm right at that time now at 55, and got hit with a rare cancer that I cannot shake (at least yet), so might not be able to do all the traveling and things I wanted. Oh well. I'd have absolutely done the same as Nico. He could always get a less demanding gig later on and enjoy life and his family now. You never know how life is going to hit you, and when.
12-07-2016, 01:13 AM
#183
Race Director
Originally Posted by bronson7
I don't think there was any intention of getting personal with anyone. You're right, nobody should question NR's retirement? If it was the right thing for him, great for him and his young family. 
Having said that, I'm verklempt.. I'll give you topic.
"Is Niko a massive pu$$y, or is Lewis a sore loser?..
Discuss amongst yourselves... (like butta')
12-07-2016, 01:17 AM
#184
Drifting
12-07-2016, 01:20 AM
#185
Drifting
Most of us have to work because we still don't have enough to comfortably retire. If you're doing that thru a very demanding racing program (which is inherently dangerous, and you could leave a track in a stretcher, or not at all, at the next race), and you already achieved both your financial and racing goals, that's the right time to retire. As mentioned, he could find a less demanding job later on, but for now, nothing wrong to enjoy life while you can. I wish I could have done that. I'm right at that time now at 55, and got hit with a rare cancer that I cannot shake (at least yet), so might not be able to do all the traveling and things I wanted. Oh well. I'd have absolutely done the same as Nico. He could always get a less demanding gig later on and enjoy life and his family now. You never know how life is going to hit you, and when.
Feel free to pm - had 3B not long ago.
Great to see you post.
12-07-2016, 01:26 AM
#186
Drifting
Simply feel everything is fair game when there is a level playing field.
Nico left the field - it's time to celebrate his career vs question his decision.
Appreciated!
12-07-2016, 01:50 AM
#187
Sorry to hear this, and I wish you the best with it. I suggest that you check out this book: https://www.amazon.com/Death-Cancer-.../dp/0374135606
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12-07-2016, 12:44 PM
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Drifting
12-07-2016, 01:26 PM
#193
WRONGLY ACCUSED!
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No more Dicktona stickers for you!
Sure, teams replace people all the time. We got to see that with Kvyat and Verstappen just this year.
But to retire when you just won the WDC is a different story. Its like dating a string of Victoria Secret models and then joining the priesthood!
I'm hoping he takes a few years off, gets his $hit together, and goes racing again. If his wife lets him, that is.
OK - gonna play devils advocate here and all you an Luigi "Francine". Let me ask this... do you think for 1 second that Mercedes wouldnt have screwed him and dropped his *** for some young hotshot if they had the opportunity and thought they would benefit by a 1/10 of a second ? Of course they would have. I'm a bit shocked that people believe that he owes them more than they would ever give him.
But to retire when you just won the WDC is a different story. Its like dating a string of Victoria Secret models and then joining the priesthood!
I'm hoping he takes a few years off, gets his $hit together, and goes racing again. If his wife lets him, that is.
12-07-2016, 01:51 PM
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