What does a day in the life of Nico Rosberg look like?
It’s being at home in Monaco. Getting up early and taking my dog Bailey out, then going to the office for an hour or two where I have some communication with the engineers and do some personal work. After that I go back home, have lunch with my wife Vivian and Bailey at the beach. Then I take Bailey out for a walk after lunch and go back home to digest a little bit. I do my two hours of training in the afternoon, then in the evening, I just relax with Vivian and Bailey. I have dinner at home and Vivian cooks something nice. We finish our day relaxing and watching some TV.
What's your favourite destination for a race and why?
My favourite destination is Monaco because I am at home, so I am sleeping in my own environment in my apartment and nothing beats that.
Where do you go/what do you do to relax before your race?
Before a race I will be at home with my family. I like to chill out with Vivian and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, including walking my dog Bailey along the beach. That’s the best way for me to prepare for a busy race weekend.
Is there anywhere in the world that you are yet to discover?
Yes, there are still a lot of fascinating places that I haven’t seen yet. The Galapagos Islands, South Africa, the Caribbean... I am a bit tired of just travelling to places. What I would really like to do is some adventure travelling – a Safari in South Africa would be great.
What city/ destination inspires you the most?
For me, the most amazing places I tend to visit are cities like London and New York, there’s just so much to see and cool things to do in those places – it’s incredible.
When you’re away, what is it that you miss most?
The main things I miss are obviously my wife, my dog and my family. I also miss the general things about being home of course, things like my own bed, my couch and all those other home comforts.
What has travelling the world taught you?
There have just been so many interesting experiences, with so many different cultures. It really opens your eyes and is good for your personal development.
What are your top packing tips?
It’s all about organisation and preparing everything in advance. The most important thing I want to do which I never manage at the moment is to make a proper list at home, so that every time I travel I just need to look at the list and I know what I need to pack. Because right now, I am just doing it randomly and that is not good!
What are your two favourite TUMI bags and why?
My favourite case is the hard suitcase. It’s just perfect – it never breaks, it looks good, it’s cool and it’s very light. And the other one is the carry-on bag with my laptop inside and all the different pockets for my passport and everything. Those are the best.
What is the best piece of travel advice you can offer?
Be well prepared for it and be organised. That’s the best travel advice – even if I need to work on that a little bit myself!
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