Mercedes Shine Some Light on Rosberg’s Technical DNF in Singapore


The Mercedes F1 team have disclosed more information about the mechanical issue that forced Nico Rosberg to retire from the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.

The team revealed on Twitter that “Forensic analysis has revealed that the steering column electronic circuits were contaminated with a foreign substance.”

“The contamination was not visible and did not manifest itself until Sunday as Nico went to the grid,” the team added.

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