In doing so, Rosberg followed the success of his father in 1982 and became the second son of a champion to become champion himself, a feat previously achieved by Damon Hill.
Ao facelo, Rosberg seguiu o éxito do seu pai Keke Rosberg en 1982 e converteuse no segundo fillo dun campión en converterse tamén en campión, unha fazaña previamente alcanzada por Graham e Damon Hill.