Simplify the following text for a Grade 9 native English-speaking person.
Original: Nico Erik Rosberg ( born 27 June 1985 in Wiesbaden , West Germany ) is a racing driver for the Mercedes GP Formula One team .
Simplified: Nico Rosberg ( born 27 June 1985 in Wiesbaden , West Germany ) is a racing driver for the Mercedes GP Formula One team .