Mercedes’ Rosberg aims to return to winning ways in Monaco Grand Prix after Hamilton crash

Rosberg hopes to return to winning ways

German steerer Rosberg has triumphed in the last three years around the Monaco circuit and will hope for a repeat this weekend, with the Championship front-runner looking to bounce back from the disappointing crash on Spanish soil.

“I was gutted after what happened in Spain – for myself, but mostly for the team,” revealed Rosberg, who is 15/8 to record the fastest lap in Monte Carlo.

“We’re in this together and I know how hard everybody works to make these amazing cars, so for us to leave them both in the gravel is the worst possible scenario. But we’ve talked it through and now it’s time to leave it in the past.

“It’s one of my home races next in Monaco – the ultimate driver’s track. It’s where I grew up and where I still live today, so that always makes it a special weekend.”

“Bring on the battle!”

The 30-year-old holds very fond memories in the south of France, but he is expecting tough competition from Ferrari and Red Bull this time around, with Sebastian Vettel 7/4 for a podium finish and Australian Daniel Ricciardo 11/2 to secure claim first place.

“I have memories from every corner going right back to my school days and I always have great support there from my family, my friends and the fans, which gives you that extra boost through the weekend,” he continued.

“It’s been amazing to win there for the past three years – but I know it will be tough to repeat that with Lewis, the Ferraris and the Red Bulls all so strong now. I’m feeling confident, so bring on the battle!”

No Briton has prevailed in Monaco since 2008 when Jenson Button emerged victorious, while Hamilton secured success the previous year, but even odds can be had on the 2016 victor being British, while a German winner is 11/10 with that outcome occurring in four of the last five seasons.

Former world champion Button is 2/1 to rally to a top six finish in Monte Carlo, with his team McLaren being the record winners on this circuit, while Fernando Alonso, the only Spaniard to have ever won on this track, is 13/8 to achieve that feat.

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Coral’s top tip: Back Nico Rosberg to return to winning ways with a Monaco Grand Prix triumph at 7/4 this Sunday.