London: New Williams signing Nico Rosberg says he can be as good as his world champion father Keke and win more races.
Rosberg senior was the first Finn to take the Formula One title, also with Williams in 1982, but ended his career in 1986 with just five wins from 114 starts.
"I hope I can top that count," Nico, who was born in Germany and races under that country's flag, said.
His reply, when asked whether he could be as good, was unhesitating.
"Definitely. And I'm going to work very hard to be as good as he was, although I don't really want to compare myself to him," he said.
"But maybe to his achievements I can compare, because he has achieved the top in motorsports and that's my dream too. I'll work my very best to get there."
Rosberg, who will partner Australian Mark Webber when the 2006 season starts in Bahrain in March, won the inaugural GP2 junior series this year while also testing for Williams.
Special Moment
Born the year before his father left Formula One, Nico grew up watching Keke racing in the German DTM touring car championship in the 1990s.
"It's always fascinated me; the whole sport, the cars, the technical side, the atmosphere, even the fans and the way that you are entertaining people," he said.
"Ever since, I have wanted to become a Formula One driver myself one day -- and be a great Formula One driver."
The youngster said signing the contract with his father's old team, and one that will also be powered by Cosworth engines next year just as it was 23 years ago, was a special moment.
"I walked out to my Dad, he was standing there and gave me a big hug," he said.
"I think I had quite a big smile on my face too."
Even if the big break has come earlier than expected, Rosberg says he is ready.
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