Rosberg’s lesson in dignity

It was an act of sportsmanship surely borne of a friendship developed years ago and a fitting end to an occasionally turbulent Formula One season.

Nico Rosberg could easily have displayed numerous emotions come the conclusion to Sunday’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix other than the one that ultimately materialised.

Chasing a F1 world championship dream which had come true for his father Keke 34 years previously, the race turned into a nightmare for the 29-year-old German.