The Rosbergs, Schmeichels and Alis: Sport stars who kept it in the family

However, the Rosbergs are not the first family to have passed on the F1 winner's flame to another generation.

Father and son Graham and Damon Hill accomplished the same achievement, with Graham winning the title in 1962 and 1968, and Damon doing so in 1996.

Away from the track, there are plenty more examples of sporting success passing along the generations. Here are some other sporting greats who like to keep it in the family.

Kasper and Peter Schmeichel

Getty Images

“I hate to see Man United walk through another season of absolutely nothing - but blood is thicker than water. I have to support my son,” said Manchester United goalkeeping legend Peter Schmeichel on the eve of United’s crucial match with title-chasing Leicester City in May 2016.

Peter Schmeichel was a United great between the sticks, winning league titles, domestic and European cups with the Red Devils. His son Kasper grew up dreaming of playing and winning titles at Old Trafford, but it's unlikely he would have imagined it turning out this way.

Kasper achieved his dream of playing at the Theatre of Dreams - earning a 1-1 draw for the Foxes - and a day later, as results went Leicester's way, he emulated his father by becoming a Premier League champion.

Floyd Jr and the Mayweathers

Getty Images

Considered to be the number one pound-for-pound boxer of the last 25 years, Floyd Mayweather Jr has built an empire off the back of his achievements inside the ring.

However, it was his father, Floyd Mayweather Sr, and uncle, Roger Mayweather, who were the former boxers that set him on his path to becoming the ‘TBE’ - ‘the best ever’ - as Mayweather calls himself.

Even though Floyd Jr’s conflicting relationship with his father was a regular thorn in the champion's side, uncle Roger was regularly in his corner and trained him for the majority of his victories over the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton and Oscar De La Hoya.

Frank Lampard and the Redknapps

Getty Images

Midfield talisman 'Super Frank' became a club legend during his time at Chelsea, but many forget that he hails from a well-known footballing family.

Son to a former West Ham left-back who goes by the same name, Lampard Jr could draw inspiration from his father’s time as a professional footballer.

And if that wasn't enough, it also helped having former Liverpool ace Jamie Redknapp for a cousin and top manager Harry Redknapp as an uncle.

Muhammad and Laila Ali

Getty Images

“The blood of a champion runs through my veins,” said Laila Ali, the daughter of former heavyweight champion of the world and global icon Muhammad Ali.

The super-middleweight boxer didn’t flinch when it came to handling the enormous pressure that came with her father's reputation.

She went on to record an extraordinary 100% win ratio with an impressive 21 KOs from 24 fights.

Peyton, Eli and Archie Manning

Getty Images

With four Superbowl rings between them, NFL stars Peyton Manning and Eli Manning have led their teams to numerous victories throughout their careers. So it’s no surprise that the brothers aren’t the only ones in their family to carry the quarterback gene.

Their father, Archie Manning, also played in the position for the New Orleans Saints and was responsible for guiding his sons through a life of superstardom in the NFL.

The Maldinis

Getty Images

Italian football is best known for its solid defending, and if there’s one family that encapsulates those skills in its DNA, it’s the Maldinis.

It started with Cesare Maldini - a defender who won league and European titles with AC Milan and played for Italy. Both teams he later went on to manage.

His son Paolo is perhaps the most famous playing Maldini, having commanded the defences of both AC Milan and the Italian national team - winning league and European titles, like his father, at Milan. He was such a legend there, the club retired his number 3 shirt when he packed it in.

Paolo’s son Christian, who is 20 years old and also a defender, is currently playing for Reggiana after being released by Milan. If he ever makes it back to the San Siro, he'll be the only player allowed to wear the famous 3 shirt for the Rossoneri.