Pascal Wehrlein doesn't get distracted by rumors

Protected from Mercedes, pascal wehrlein now working for Sauber F1 Team after debuting at Manor Racing last year. Already at the center of rumors at the end of the season after the surprise retirement of Nico Rosberg, the former champion DTM 2015 had for a time been in the running to replace his compatriot before finally being placed within the team ofHinwil.

During this summer period, conducive to the launch of rumors on the F1 transfer market, the future of Wehrlein remains uncertain for 2018, at a time when Sauber should in theory see the arrival of the engine manufacturer Honda, replacing Ferrari.

« I have no idea what's going on next year, Wehrlein explained. on the F1 website. Of course, I've heard all these rumors too. JI can't influence any of these things, so why bother?

Whatever the rumors are in the air, it's no distraction to me. I have a contract for this season, so I'm just focusing on this year... Decisions are made by others and I'm only there to drive and perform as well as I can.

Of course I want to see Sauber do well. They have the potential and have been in good positions in the past and I want them to get there. How and when is another story. » The German also admits that all options remain possible for next year, considering himself " on the market ".