Mercedes advertises for Formula 1 driver job to replace Nico Rosberg

Mercedes is advertising a job as a Formula 1 driver, presumably to replace Nico Rosberg.

Bosses are looking for someone with a "proven track record in skills including steering, braking and, in particular, accelerating".

The listing says applicants with an FIA Super Licence will have an "advantage".

But with the advert lacking a contact phone number, email address or recruiter, things might not be all they seem.

Autosport magazine published the spoof vacancy.

They tweeted: "A rather significant job advert from @MercedesAMGF1 appears in tomorrow's issue of Autosport magazine... #F1 #rosberg."

Rosberg announced his retirement just days after winning his first world title.

"I have climbed my mountain, I am on the peak, so this feels right," the 31-year-old said.

When asked if there was any chance of a return, Rosberg added: "No definitely not. End of story. Done."

Mercedes shared the job posting on Twitter, along with a winking emoji and the phrase #recruitment.

Mercedes are thinking about signing McLaren driver Fernando Alonso to replace Rosberg, team boss Toto Wolff said earlier this week.

It would reunite Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, who had a challenging partnership at McLaren in 2007.

Former Mercedes test driver Pascal Wehrlein, 22, remains a potential signing, as does Williams driver Valtteri Bottas.

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