Nico/Keke Rosberg, Dad MIA?

I've seen him in a few races but I suppose that, unlike Hamilton and Button seniors, Keke knows that he already is a F1 star so he doesn't need to steal the thunder from his son.

 

They are not estranged.

Keke was at a few races this year in the pitlane.

 

Keke occasionally appears in pre/post race interviews on TV here. I guess he simply prefers to stay in the background.

 

I don't think that's fair to say about Hamilton's/Jensen's dads. The cameras seek them out, not the other way around...but even then, showing a father supporting his son is not a bad thing.

Keke probably just established not to focus on him because, as a former WDC, he would steal some of his son's thunder.

 

They could avoid the cameras if they wanted to, but in fairness I was too harsh: Hamilton senior managed other drivers, so staying in the spotlight was good for his business; and Button senior obviously was just having fun.

 

Managing is not quite the right word. Unless you meant he managed PdR out of a few million, then you're right on the money.

 

Thanks for clarifying your statement, as I was about to blast it! I think Button's father, in particular, was genuinely proud of his son, and just enjoyed being around what he was doing.

To the OP's point, I think Keke was never much of a public figure, by both temperament and choice. I imagine this is probably more true today than when he was driving.

How do you tell a gregarious Finn? When he speaks to you he looks at your shoes....

 

Papa Smurf only ever missed one of Jenson Button's GP races (through illness), and was immensely proud of his son, of whom he was his best mate!

He was much loved by absolutely everyone in the World of F1 and never sought out the cameras or the press (in fact he preferred for them to leave him alone and concentrate on Jenson).

However, if they approached him, he wore his heart on his sleeve and his enthusiasm (and disappointments at times), were plain for all to see - He was a genuine F1 fan! (as well as being the biggest Jenson Button fan ever!).

He was no attention seeker (unlike certain drivers entourages), and he will always be remembered with great affection by all in F1 and will be forever missed!

 

keke lives in monaco. why would anyone leave?