Nico Rosberg is hoping the erase the bad memory of the 2015 US Grand Prix this weekend as he looks to take a big step towards claiming a first world title.
The 31-year-old could only finish second in Austin last year, a result which subsequently handed the Drivers’ Championship to Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton.
Rosberg, who is the 1.18 favourite to win the Drivers’ Championship this season, led in the wet-to-dry race before he slid off the road and allowed Hamilton to make it two titles on the bounce.
However, the German is hopeful of erasing those memories this time round as he prepares to head to the Circuit of the Americas.
The former Williams man currently holds a 33-point lead over his team mate in the title race with just four races left.
The Championship leader is predicting a dramatic end to the current campaign but is hopeful of going one better on a circuit he loves.
Rosberg said: “We’ve got four more races left of this season for everyone to hopefully enjoy some great action on track – starting of course in Austin this weekend.
“It’s a great circuit, with some really challenging sections and a few good opportunities for overtaking. “Last year this race obviously didn’t work out so great for me, so I’m looking forward to getting back out there and doing my best to get it right this time.
“Hopefully we won’t have the same weather as last year – that was pretty crazy! Mostly I hope it stays dry for the fans: they were amazing waiting out in the rain last time, so they’re owed a nice dry weekend I think!”
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