Nico Rosberg unimpressed by Karun Chandhok’s comment on Lewis Hamilton: Sky Sports coverage takes an awkward turn

The tension between Nico Rosberg and Karun Chandhok was palpable during Sky Sports’ coverage of the build-up to the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday. The former F1 world champion was left unimpressed by a comment made by Chandhok regarding his past rivalry with Lewis Hamilton.

Rosberg, who famously battled Hamilton for the championship during their time as Mercedes teammates, was discussing the upcoming Sprint race and Grand Prix in Shanghai when Chandhok made a joke about Rosberg’s relationship with his former teammate. The comment didn’t sit well with Rosberg, who quickly shut down the conversation before moving on.

Despite the awkward moment, Rosberg and Hamilton have since repaired their friendship, with Rosberg even receiving gifts from Hamilton for his daughters every Christmas. The two former rivals have moved on from their on-track battles and now share a mutual respect for each other.

When asked about a potential return to F1 to replace Hamilton at Mercedes, Rosberg made it clear that he has no interest in coming out of retirement. The 38-year-old is content with his life after F1 and has no plans to make a comeback, even though he acknowledges the impressive performances of drivers like Fernando Alonso, who continue to compete at a high level well into their 40s.

As the Chinese Grand Prix weekend unfolds, fans can expect more drama on and off the track, with Rosberg and Chandhok’s tense exchange adding an extra layer of intrigue to the event. Stay tuned to Sky Sports for all the latest updates and exclusive coverage of the Formula One action.