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Rosberg hoping for 2010 title fight

Nico Rosberg is hoping to challenge for Grand Prix victories and possibly the World Championship title next year as he drives for a team other than Williams for the first time in his Formula One career. The German is expected to switch to either Brawn or McLaren, both of which are likely to be powered by Mercedes-Benz.

2010 will mark Nico's fifth F1 season

It is highly expected that Rosberg will be teaming up with a World Champion in 2010, be it current title holder Jenson Button at Brawn - in what would be an effective drive swap with Rubens Barrichello - or 2008 victor Lewis Hamilton at McLaren.

"This season's been an important year for me because I have really seen it as a kind of stepping stone to have the chance of fighting for race wins or even the championship next year," the German said in a Williams podcast. Despite admitting that he had hoped for more, Nico values the understanding, both good and bad.

"Experience helps you use your mind more, which will make you faster on the track," the son of 1982 Champion Keke continued. "It's really nice to use your mind and think about things, not only use your talent and go for it."

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  • USF1 considering 12 drivers
  • Photos: SKUSA karting event, Las Vegas
  • Buemi and Schumacher to kart in Las Vegas
  • Clock ticking for Silverstone
  • Williams sells first shares
  • Official: Bianchi handed Ferrari test
  • My door is open, says Trulli
  • Button: I needed a new challenge
• 19 Nov.
  • Brawn 'very disappointed' with Button outcome
  • Sons release birthday song for Jackie Stewart
  • Räikkönen: No talks with Brawn
  • No early Brawn exit for Button
  • 'Unfinished business' for Räikkönen
  • 2010: How the grid is shaping up
• 18 Nov.
  • Button move a mistake, says Stewart
  • Donington goes into administration
  • Villeneuve working on F1 comeback
  • Whitmarsh: Money not the reason for Button move
  • Hamilton: Button arrival fantastic news
  • Button: Difficult decision to leave Brawn
  • Confirmed: Button partners Hamilton at McLaren
  • Kubica to compete in second rally
  • Webber drives GP3 car in France
  • 'Bianchi to test Ferrari at Jerez'
  • Prize-winning Wilson drives McLaren
  • Brawn: Button-McLaren talk not helpful
  • Sabbatical year for Räikkönen in 2010
  • Drivers preparing for Toyota Motor Sport Festival
• 17 Nov.
  • Di Montezemolo to quit as FOTA Chairman?
  • 'Brawn and Button just sparring' - Ecclestone
  • 'Button agrees terms with McLaren'
  • We want Button for sensible amount, says Fry
  • Manor: Glock deal confirms progress
  • Glock confirmed at Manor for 2010
• 16 Nov.
  • Mercedes drivers to be named soon
  • GPUpdate TV: Norbert Haug on Mercedes Grand Prix

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