Nico Rosberg moves on but no apology for collision

Mercedes’ Nico Rosberg steers his car during the first free practice session at the Silverstone racetrack on Friday. World champion Lewis Hamilton was fastest with a best lap in one minute and 31.660 seconds, three-tenths quicker than Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo and six-tenths clear of Max Verstappen. (Photo: AP)

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg has moved on from his Austrian Grand Prix collision with Mercedes team mate Lewis Hamilton and will be making no apologies despite stewards blaming him for it. “It is definitely not black and white. I fully respect the decision of the stewards but that doesn’t mean I have to agree with it,” the German said at the British Grand Prix on Thursday.

“It is not a question of apologising,” he added, when asked whether he would be doing so.

“We are moving forward. It is a thing of the past. We have had our discussions, been through it, and together we have come to a conclusion as to how best to move forward.”

Rosberg and Hamilton collided on the final lap in Austria last Sunday after the German went wide into a corner as the triple champion, who went on to win, made an overtaking move around the outside.