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Mercedes were close to halting Nico Rosbergs charge at the season-opening Australian GP due to rising brake temperatures in the W07. Rosberg took advantage of an error from team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the start, and Ferrari in their tyre strategy, to claim the first victory of 2016 and extend his winning streak to four races.But both Toto Wolff and Rosberg have admitted his car was almost retired after debris was caught in the brake caliper. Managing tyres and temperatures became a big challenge, with debris causing an overheating brake caliper that almost forced us to retire Nico at one stage, Silver Arrows chief Wolff said.Thankfully that was not the case and he led Lewis home for a hard-fought 1-2.Rosberg, who conducted a live interview via Periscope on the flight home from Melbourne on Sunday, said: The brakes were on the limit today, it was really tough.They were about to retire me, so I was just managing it myself to the limit - but it was close. The German started the race behind pole-sitter Hamilton and while he was overtaken by the Ferraris off the line, he forced the world champion off the track at Turn One and was able to keep the pressure on Sebastian Vettel.The red flag following Fernando Alonsos horror crash at Albert Park resulted in a shift in strategy and momentum, with Ferrari opting for supersoft tyres while Mercedes kept their two drivers on the medium compound. Rosberg, able to complete 39 laps on the tyre and finish the race, didnt have to overtake a single car all afternoon and closest rival Hamilton was eight seconds down the road at the chequered flag.Its been a great day, a fantastic day, Rosberg added on the plane. It was a tough race. The start was OK but Sebastian got me. He did a great job into Turn One. I was committed but he broke later and I lost a place to Kimi - then the race was on. From the red flag we put on the right tyres. We gambled with the mediums and I dont think Ferrari made the right choice. I could go to the end and I knew Sebastian had to stop again so that gave me the win.Rosberg said he was joined by the whole of F1 on his flight, often panning to Vettel during the chat. He joked: Who snores the worst on the plane? Probably Sebastian, so Ive taken a seat very far away from him.Dont miss the F1 Report for all the reaction and analysis from the Australian GP. Natalie Pinkham is joined by David Brabham and former McLaren mechanic Marc Priestley on Wednesday at 8:30pm on Sky Sports F1. Every race live in 2016 Sky Sports F1 brings you every race live in 2016. Fast and easy online upgrade - click here. Also See: Conclusions from the Australian GP Hamilton expecting close fight Cheap Air Max Plus China . - Levi Browns tenure at left tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers is over before it even began. Air Max Plus Wholesale . 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ARLINGTON, Texas -- When Prince Fielder announced Wednesday that a second spinal fusion surgery had ended his career, his wife, Chanel, sat in a section reserved for players, front office and family.Fielders sons -- 11-year-old Jadyn and 10-year-old Haven -- sat with their dad.No one should have been surprised. In a country in which too many kids grow up either not knowing their fathers or not having relationships with them, Prince Fielders kids are the center of his life.During their fathers three injury-plagued years with the Texas Rangers, the Fielder boys spent a lot of days hanging around the Rangers clubhouse, shagging fly balls or playing baseball with the sons of Adrian Beltre and Shin-Soo Choo before batting practice.Maybe its because Fielder knew how much fun he had as a kid hanging around clubhouses with his father, former slugger Cecil Fielder, and he wanted his sons to have the same experience. Perhaps its because Fielder had a strained relationship with his father for several years, and he wanted to ensure his family never experienced that.Fielder is reportedly no longer estranged from his father. Its clear his bond with his sons is strong.I want to thank my boys, Fielder said. No matter what, I was the best to them, and that always made me feel good. These are my two homies.My wife, she has really helped me a lot. It has been a struggle this year, and then to hear this news, for her to stay positive -- no matter what -- she wouldnt let me get down on myself at the house. She wouldnt let me mope. She would never let me feel any less about myself than I should.This season has been a struggle for Fielder, as was 2014, his first year with the Rangers. That year, he played just 42 games before he needed surgery. After hitting .305 last season with 23 homers and 98 RBIs, Fielder never found a rhythm this season. He was hitting less than .200 in June. Often, he was asked about his health.Fielder requested a meeting with Dr. Robert Watkins after an 0-for-4 performance July 18 against the Los Angeles Angels.Finally, in Anaheim, he got a few pitches to hit, and he couldnt deliver, said Scott Boras, Fielders agent. He said somethings going on. We expected some DL time, but not this.Watkins examination revealed that Fielder had significant issues.I didnt know they were symptoms, Fielder said. You got a tight shoulder, they say loosen up your biceps. Every now and then, Id go to do something, and Id feel weird.I cant explain it. When I did the test at the doctors office, he asked me to walk a straight line, and I couldnt do it. I did it, but it was too much brain involved to walk a straight line.At the examinations conclusion, Dr. Watkins told Fielder his career was over.I think you need surgery, and I wouldnt advise you to play again, he told Fielder.ddddddddddddI wouldnt let you play again.Fielder returned home to have what he figured would be one of the most difficult conversations of his life: telling his boys that his baseball career was over.Instead, they buoyed his spirits.I came home and told them what the doctor said, and they never allowed me to feel bad. They said, Its all right, Dad, Fielder said. They didnt even break stride from video games. Im so proud of them for being that strong for me at that time.Fielder spoke for about 20 minutes Wednesday. He never mentioned his 319 home runs -- the same number his father hit. He didnt talk about his six All-Star game appearances or 1,028 RBIs or .887 career OPS. He didnt talk about winning the Home Run Derby as a Brewer in 2009 in St. Louis or in 2012 in Kansas City as a Tiger. He focused on the importance of having his family with him for virtually every important moment on the baseball diamond.All the All-Star Games with them, the Home Run Derbys. Just being able to have my wife and the kids on the field with me for the playoffs, all the celebration stuff, it happened with me, he said. Thats the biggest thing.They never missed a single great moment I had because they were always there. My wife passed out Capri Suns, and my kids passed out the oranges. It was team Fielder. They never missed anything I did that I enjoyed.As his dad spoke, Haven wiped away a tear.When the game is taken away from you like that, its not easy to handle, third baseman Adrian Beltre said. Its easier when you say, Ive had enough. Im going to go home and be with my family. When you go home because you cant do it anymore, its different, but hes not dead. He can enjoy his family and look forward to the next chapter.All of Fielders teammates attended his announcement, as did team owner Ray Davis. Fielder and Beltre have controlled the Rangers clubhouse so manager Jeff Banister didnt have to do it.Fielder was the consummate professional, a player respected by youngsters and veterans. Now, its over, after 12 seasons, five trips to the playoffs, a career batting average of .283 and a lifetime of memories that will never fade.Im going to miss my teammates and my kids getting to come to the field with me. All that stuff I got to enjoy, Fielder said. It kind of sucks because it feels like it was taken away from me a little too early. I can deal with it, but its hard for me to deal with things that hurt my kids.Then Fielder stood up, wrapped his arm around Jadyns shoulder, and walked out of the room as his son used his shirt to wipe away his tears. ' ' '