Formula 1 Champion Nico Rosberg To Pilot Tesla Model S During Nürburgring Record Attempt

It looks like Elon Musk will have a "decent driver" piloting the Tesla Model S at the Nürburgring, but that's if the billionaire's words hold true in the days to come.

Last week, Musk tweeted that Tesla is bringing over the Model S to the Green Hell – presumably trying to take the inexistent challenge that the recently-launched Porsche Taycan has set at the dreaded race track. Retired Mercedes Formula 1 racer, Nico Rosberg, responded to his tweet and offered to be the one to lap the Model S.

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mre30 - 9/9/2019 11:49:32 AM

+7 Boost

#Believe.It.When.I.See.It

#Never.Gonna.Happen

#If.it.Does.Have.Fire.Extinguishers.Nearby

What will blow up first? The overheated batteries or the overheated brakes?

SanJoseDriver - 9/9/2019 1:47:15 PM

-2 Boost

They don't have exclusive track time after all, so I'm not sure how they'll go for the official record if other cars are on the road.

SanJoseDriver - 9/10/2019 5:22:23 AM

-5 Boost

Not an employee, and I would love to see what the track number is even if it is less than the Taycan. They should put a stock Model S and Model 3 Performance through the ring.

MDarringer - 9/10/2019 8:24:02 AM

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LOL @SanElonSuckBoy You are most decidedly an employee. You've actually inadvertently admitted it several times here.

SanJoseDriver - 9/10/2019 5:46:05 PM

-5 Boost

No, I am not.

Hawk - 9/9/2019 2:45:28 PM

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After Nico's run, Max Verstappen will ask to take a run just to prove he's better.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 9/9/2019 4:06:04 PM

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I would ask Sabine Schmitz the Ring Taxi lady /Racer to give it a go. Not sure anyone knows that track any better than she does.

supermoto - 9/9/2019 4:34:04 PM

+5 Boost

Hopefully there is no firetruck on the side of the track for the Tesla to crash in to.

runninglogan1 - 9/9/2019 10:25:36 PM

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Nico is one of the best drivers in the world. If anyone can hustle a Model S around the 'ring - it's him.

Still don't think the car is designed for this sort of thing.