26 July,2016 08:36 AM IST | | Agencies
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has admitted his disappointment after falling behind teammate Lewis Hamilton for the first time this season in the world championship race, but insisted the battle is far from over
Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg after the Hungarian GP on Sunday. Pic/AFP
London: Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has admitted his disappointment after falling behind teammate Lewis Hamilton for the first time this season in the world championship race, but insisted the battle is far from over. Hamilton took a six-point lead in the standings following his victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday passing Rosberg on turn one of the first lap before cruising to victory.
Mercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg after the Hungarian GP on Sunday. Pic/AFP
"I gave it everything in the race, I had super pace, really fast, and I was able to keep the pressure on Lewis all the time. At times it seemed that he was struggling a little bit so I was just trying to make sure I pushed him as much as possible so he wears out his tyres or makes a mistake, but in the end he made a mistake and I came really close but it wasn't enough to get past," Rosberg said.
'Not counting points'
"But that's the way it is, I've got to accept that and of course I've lost the championship lead now. But it doesn't really make a difference to me, I'm not counting points and there's still such a long way to go. I've got to now put this one behind me and there are lot of positives from the weekend again."
