Wolff: “Alonso must be taken into consideration”

Toto wolff has been at the center of attention since the announcement of Nico Rosberg's departure. The press relentlessly questions him about the possible identity of the replacement for the reigning world champion who will play alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2017.

If the executive director of Mercedes Motorsport claimed that most of the drivers in the field had called him, he mentioned the name of Fernando Alonso while the Asturian, in difficulty at McLaren-Honda, experienced friction with Lewis Hamilton during his first visit to Woking in 2007.

“We have to take Fernando (Alonso) into consideration, commented Toto Wolff on Sky Sports. He is a driver that I respect a lot, he has talent, speed and experience. But he is under contract with McLaren-Honda and we have to evaluate all the other options. »

Pascal Wehrlein, the Mercedes protégé who has not yet been confirmed within a team in 2017, appears to be a serious contender to access the premier team.

“If I had to make a Christmas list, I would like (Pascal Wehrlein) to stay for another season or two in a mid-table team. But my list this year didn't work. We will therefore have to compromise by perhaps making a bold choice like the one taken by Nico”, added Toto Wolff to the DPA agency.