Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has admitted that he has spent the summer pining to get back in the car ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
The German trails Lewis Hamilton by 21 points after a disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix, in which he collided with Daniel Ricciardo and finished behind Hamilton in seventh.
He said: “The summer break is a great chance for the team to recharge after a tough start to the year and they definitely deserve it for all the hard work in making the incredible car we've had so far this season.
“But for me, personally, it's time I'd rather be spending in the car. Hungary was a big disappointment and I've been itching to get back to racing ever since.
“When you're in such a close battle for the championship, any opportunity to gain points is crucial and it's up to me to take those chances – but also to make them for myself.
“That's definitely the target for the second half of the year. We're only halfway through the season, so it's all still to play for.”
Rosberg will hope for a repeat of last season’s Belgian Grand Prix, when he finished second and Hamilton retired.
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Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg has admitted that he has spent the summer pining to get back in the car ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
The German trails Lewis Hamilton by 21 points after a disappointing Hungarian Grand Prix, in which he collided with Daniel Ricciardo and finished behind Hamilton in seventh.
He said: “The summer break is a great chance for the team to recharge after a tough start to the year and they definitely deserve it for all the hard work in making the incredible car we've had so far this season.
“But for me, personally, it's time I'd rather be spending in the car. Hungary was a big disappointment and I've been itching to get back to racing ever since.
“When you're in such a close battle for the championship, any opportunity to gain points is crucial and it's up to me to take those chances – but also to make them for myself.
“That's definitely the target for the second half of the year. We're only halfway through the season, so it's all still to play for.”
Rosberg will hope for a repeat of last season’s Belgian Grand Prix, when he finished second and Hamilton retired.
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