Is Nico Rosberg Carrying Mercedes’ Fight to Be F1’s 2nd-Best Team?

Lewis Hamilton's despairing evaluation of his disappointing Abu Dhabi Grand Prix said it all. "I've not been good enough," was the overruling message of the Briton's post-race address. It's easy to see why he has come to that conclusion. After all, it's not the 2008 world champion writing off his entire debut season at Mercedes. Far from it. It's about the run of six races in which teammate Nico Rosberg has almost doubled his points tally, single-handedly overhauling Ferrari in the constructors' championship in the process. That is a big, big deal for Mercedes, who did not expect to have as competitive season as they have enjoyed.   Rosberg's Boost While Hamilton's capture and the team's eight pole positions from the first 11 races are...

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