Mercedes Formula One racing driver Nico Rosberg of Germany stands before unveiling the new Mercedes F1 W05 car during its official presentation at the Jerez racetrack in southern Spain January 28, 2014. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo
JEREZ, Spain (Reuters) - The sound of Formula One's new power units was a blast from the past for Nico Rosberg, son of 1982 champion Keke, but others were less sure after the 2014 cars made a quiet test debut on Tuesday.
"It reminds me a bit of when I used to look at the videos from the '80s, the old turbos, and it's that same sound now - deep, with lots of power on the straight," the Mercedes driver told reporters.
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