Nico Rosberg joked he could help Lewis Hamilton learn to speak German now he has retired, while Hamilton said he hoped to remain a Formula One driver for the next decade as the duo addressed Mercedes fans at the constructor's end of season event in Stuttgart.

Lewis Hamilton insists he will not change his approach for Sunday's race after securing a crucial pole position in Saturday's qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Jenson Button wants to make a triumphant return to Williams as Formula One World Champion.