Rosberg is banned from F1 for not getting vaccinated

Nico Rosberg, the 2016 world champion, has been banned from Formula One for refusing to take covid-19 shots.

Those following the coverage of the in Monaco questioned why Rosberg was commentating in his apartment rather than joining his colleagues in the paddock.

His ban, in accordance with the category's controversial mandatory vaccination policy, came despite the fact that his 2016 title had guaranteed him a lifetime pass to the paddock.

"I have recovered well from the corona and so I have strong antibodies," Rosberg told . "My antibodies are also tested regularly."

"Under those circumstances, my doctor advised me that vaccination would make absolutely no sense."