Wehrlein will have to convince Mercedes with Manor

Si Toto wolff prepares for a new duel between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the battle for the title, the executive director of Mercedes Motorsport will also observe with interest the developments of Pascal Wehrlein, young hopeful of the star manufacturer who will make his debut in F1 within Manor Racing after winning the title in DTM in 2015.

“Pascal joined Mercedes a long time ago and we wouldn't have supported him if we didn't think that one day he would get behind the wheel of a Silver Arrow. It’s a goal and he knows he has a long way to go to achieve it.”, declared the Austrian at a press conference. “I'm sure he'll put in some great laps and great races that will make us proud of him. »

For his part, the German is convinced that his team will allow him to showcase himself by gaining experience. “I think it’s a great team to start and get to know F1 as a driver. I also believe that Manor has much greater potential than in the last two years.", declared Pascal Wehrlein on the German channel RTL.

“We might still be behind this year, but I hope at least we can fight with other teams”, said the rookie.