Rosberg: I'm 'definitely' staying

Nico Rosberg claims he will "definitely" be driving for Mercedes in 2013 amid ongoing speculation linking Lewis Hamilton with a move to the team.

German is sure he will be driving for Mercedes in 2013

Nico Rosberg claims he will "definitely" be driving for Mercedes in 2013 amid ongoing speculation linking Lewis Hamilton with a move to the team. It has been the subject of much debate as to whether the potential arrival of the 2008 World Champion would see Michael Schumacher retire for a second time, or Rosberg forced out of the team to create a vacancy. However, a defiant Rosberg has said he has no intention of stepping aside. "I will definitely be in the Silver Arrow next year. I look forward to the next season, and even more race wins," Rosberg told German news agency DAPD. The 27-year-old also suggested he would like Schumacher to continue as his team-mate at the German marque. "I think it would be right if Michael stays," he added. "We get along well, the competition is good. Michael is still at a very, very high level on the road. It is a challenge to race against him. We push the team forward well."