Mercedes took blame for Lewis Hamilton woe to keep him motivated – Nico Rosberg

Lewis Hamilton (right) and Nico Rosberg (left) were team-mates at Mercedes (David Davies/PA)

Former world champion Nico Rosberg believes Mercedes copped the blame for Lewis Hamilton’s woeful result at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix to keep the British driver motivated.

Hamilton finished 13th, a lap down on winner Max Verstappen and nine places and one minute behind team-mate George Russell.