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TA888 - Nico Rosberg retirement forced Mercedes for looking a new sport betting riders to accompany Lewis Hamilton. Anyone who will be choosen by Mercedes, Ferrari believe Mercedes sport betting will remain strong. Ferrari CEO, Sergio Marchionne, said he was startled to hear the sport betting decision to retire Rosberg on Friday (12/02/2016) then. At that time, Marchionne contact Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.

"I sent a message to Toto. I was flying when the news came, and I was quite surprised," said Marchionne. "I really commend Rosberg for having the courage to do that. I think in life timing is everything. He left F1 as a champion. He did not get any better than that," he added. "I think Nico has reached an age where he has spent most of his life to racing. And stop being a champion is the pinnacle of his expectations," Marchionne said. Soon, Mercedes will choose a new rider to replace Rosberg. "I think Mercedes will not weakened at all. Do not forget they still have Lewis Hamilton and I am confident they will choose a rider who has the potential worth as they had at an earlier time," said Marchionne.

Mercedes is the master of the arena of Formula 1 in the last three seasons. They are always the constructors' world championship and their two drivers, Hamilton and Rosberg, always occupies two large in the final standings.

Sebastian Vettel dampen the online sport betting speculation that he would cross over to Mercedes to replace Nico Rosberg. The German rider will honor his contract with Ferrari. Rosberg's retirement makes Mercedes faced with a not simple task. Mercedes have rushed to find a online sport betting replacement who is able and - more importantly - available. The reason, the top riders already have a contract with another team for the 2017 season.

Vettel is one online sport betting rider who touted the potential to replace Rosberg, besides Fernando Alonso and Valtteri Bottas. However, Vettel did not plan to change the team next season. "I think it's not a big secret that me and Kimi (Raikkonen) has a contract for next year." Vettel told Motorsport.com. "I think everyone is free to do what he wants. I respect his decision," said Vettel. "I'm sure he will rest before he does anything else. Happy Holidays!" he said.