Rosberg's Intense Final Lap and Celebrations | 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Nico Rosberg has his first world title within his grasp approaching the final lap of the final race of the season - but comes under intense pressure from Sebastian Vettel behind him.

[Dr.Kornelius]

"That's some dangerous driving, man!!!"

[JH-pjld]

Vettel attacking Rosberg? More like covering him from Max, he wasn't going to run his country-mate chance of winning after the title, not after seeing what Lewis was doing.

[Rosario_Verano]

To say that he was under MASSIVE pressure would be an understatement.

[MimMdance]

Vettel: "Damn, the Mercedes are kinda slow today"

[morzee]

I feel like Rosberg was very lucky to have Vettel behind him. Not that Vettel wouldn’t have passed him if an opportunity arose, but Vettel clearly realised what was happening and didn’t try and do anything too risky and cost Rosberg the championship.

[purplejaney]

Lewis getting a taste of his own medicine from Checo many years later on the same track

[Zafri.Z]

fairplay to Vettel for not putting up too much a fight and realising what Lewis was tryna do.

[countchoculitis]

Imagine the guy in the Ferrari is being a bigger team mate than the guy who's not only on your team, but you grew up with. No wonder their relationship fell apart.

[mert]

I think Vettel just wanted to defend Rosberg and blocked Verstappen.

[Nicolausbrand]

Who’s coming here after 2021 Abu Dhabi🙂? The definition of „intense final lap“ has been taken to another level

[NippyMoto]

The real OG here is Vettel for not letting Hamilton get his way, he knew exactly what Hamilton was doing and decided to let his fellow country man win. That probably redeems him for what he did to Mark.

[gregorek]

I did't think I would say that but sometimes I miss Nico when I see what Hamilton doing... Bottas is often powerless to match him.

[Kxji]

Nico did all that to become a YouTube vlogger. 😂

[sunritroykarmakar]

Some people say schumacher is the greatest
Some say hamilton or senna
But deep down we all know
Thats some dangerous driving man

[Rocky_]

The first time an english commentator pronounces a german word "Wiesbaden" shocked xD

[dannercroll]

That made me cry when I watched the race live, even as a Ferrari fan I was so happy for Rosberg. It still gives me goosebumps to hear that radio message now.

[dannyhore]

Only driver to get under Hamilton’s skin, beat him at his own game in the same machinery 👍

[straightasanarrow]

Back in the days when that wasn't some dangerous driving

[TheSt]

Rosberg was never as talented as Hamilton but you have to credit his grit and determination . People say about him having luck too but that is part of racing. Rosberg was a seriously clever and talented guy and I hope fans will respect him more with time. You don't win a WDC just by luck or talent it is always a mixture of factors. Some of the things Nico did were devious but he needed to harden himself mentally after 2014 and 15 in order to become WDC- he did that in 2016. Also Rosberg was not a coward for retiring after winning the title-he'd just achieved his dream and chose to retire at the top.

[Andreato]

Lewis is a sportsman only when he wins, we saw this with Rosberg and with vettel this year, he will win again and will be a great driver, but he will never be a great champion if he doesn't change