Nico Rosberg Injury: Updates on Formula 1 Star’s Neck and Return

Mercedes had an injury-hit second pre-season test in Barcelona on Thursday with Lewis Hamilton abandoning his running through illness and Nico Rosberg unable to replace him because of a neck issue. As reported by BBC Sport's Andrew Benson, Mercedes have confirmed that the German Rosberg is out of action until an inflamed nerve in his neck heals: Rosberg had been scheduled to participate in Friday's testing, but news of his injury puts this plan in jeopardy. Rosberg seemed to be in good spirits Friday, as he made a special announcement on Twitter: Reserve driver Pascal Wehrlein took over for Thursday's running after Hamilton withdrew citing fever, per Sky Sports' Pete Gill.  Read more Motorsports news on BleacherReport.com...

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