En motorsport.com dicen que los contactos de Mercedes con Sauber para colocar a Wehrlein allí han quedado en stand by, dejando caer que Mercedes piensa en él para sustituir a Rosberg.
Supuestas palabras de Toto Wolff: "The talks between us and Sauber are at an advanced state. In the last couple of weeks I had good talks with them. But due to the new situation they are put on hold for the moment."
"He's done a year with Manor. And if I could do a Christmas wish list I would wish for him to have another year or two at a midfield team. But there won't be a Christmas wish list for me this year."
"Therefore, we have to aim for a good compromise. And as Nico had to take a brave decision, maybe we have to take a brave decision as well."