Formula 1 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg says he's taking former teammate Lewis Hamilton's claims their relationship at Mercedes was negative as a "compliment". Rosberg and Hamilton engaged in three consecutive internal fights for the F1 world championship between 2014 and '16, which created a difficult relationship between them, and with their Mercedes team. Hamilton, now a four-time world champion, suggested Rosberg's shock retirement the previous winter had helped him reach a new level this season, because Rosberg leaving had improved the atmosphere inside Mercedes. When asked for his reaction to Hamilton's comments, Rosberg told Motorsport.com: "I'll read you a quote....
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