Nico Rosberg cannot enter the Formula 1 paddock because he is unvaccinated against Covid-19 – but has denied an alleged run-in with stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix.
F1 chiefs changed the rules for this season and require everyone who wants access to the paddock to be fully vaccinated. It means the 2016 world champion is unable to enter, as his representatives confirmed in a statement that he has not had the jab.
It means Rosberg is forced to fulfil his duties as a Sky Sports pundit on race weekends away from the circuit. That is why he has made most of his appearances via video link from his home in Monte Carlo, while sometimes his feed has been restricted solely to audio.
