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/ 18 March 2006

Rosberg puts Schumacher in the shade

Nico Rosberg was just six in 1991 when Michael Schumacher began his stellar Formula One career that has led to 84 wins and seven drivers’ titles. Fast forward 15 years, and he’s ahead, albeit in qualifying, in just his second Formula One race. The Williams driver edged out Ferrari’s Schumacher for third fastest in Saturday’s qualifying at the Sepang International Circuit, and immediately downplayed how at ease he felt in the stifling tropical heat.