Rosberg names the one race for which he would return to F1

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Formula 1 now knows what it has to do if it wants to bring 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg out of retirement.

The former Mercedes driver admits he's likely left the fast lane permanently, but during a Twitter Q&A posted on Youtube this weekend, Rosberg said he would feel compelled to jump back into the fray of one specific race was scheduled on the F1 calendar.

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Asked which Grand Prix he would bring back if he had a choice, the German offered an unequivocal answer.

"I'd bring back the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami, that sounds damn cool," was Rosberg's first thought.

"Las Vegas!" he then added.

"That is the absolute, top notch, highest ever possible... Las Vegas Grand Prix! And deciding the championship there, that would be pretty special.

"I would have to make a comeback for that race," he laughed.

Come on Liberty Media, make it happen!

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.