Axel Springer Award '25: Nico Rosberg, Formula 1 world champion laudatory speech to Sam Altman

Nico Rosberg, the former Formula 1 world champion and entrepreneur, delivered the laudatory speech (laudatio) at the 2025 Axel Springer Award ceremony on September 24, 2025, honoring OpenAI CEO Sam Altman for his groundbreaking contributions to AI. Rosberg described it as "a great honor for me" to present the speech, praising Altman as the pioneer who ignited the AI revolution, stating: "Sam Altman is the lighthouse in this AI wave – he set it off." Adding a humorous touch tied to his automotive background, Rosberg offered to serve as Altman's chauffeur in his McLaren F1, promising: "That will be the fastest commute of your life." The speech emphasized Altman's visionary leadership in transforming AI into a practical, society-shaping force, aligning with the award's theme of bold innovation and responsibility. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@techusiness Follow us on Social Media: Twitter / X https://x.com/Techusiness Threads https://www.threads.net/@techusiness Instagram https://www.instagram.com/techusiness/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@techusiness LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/techusiness/ Contact Info Email techusiness@gmail.com