The Mercedes team is currently in the worst position of its F1 career span, with no possible answer to their troubles. Dropping down to such lows after being on top for eight consecutive seasons is a difficult situation to cope with for any team. Mercedes is no exception! However, if there is one man who can navigate the team out of this difficult situation, it’s Toto Wolff.
Nico Rosberg is of the opinion as quoted by Motorsport-Total. The former Mercedes world champion has worked under the leadership of the Austrian executive. The German has seen Wolff lead the team to far-fetching glory, and he believes he can do it again.
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“It’s incredibly difficult, it’s an incredibly difficult situation for everyone,” says Rosberg about Mercedes. “And that’s why it’s very difficult now to accept that suddenly nothing works anymore and that it’s not getting better, but rather worse compared to the end of last year. And yes, Toto is ultimately the one who is responsible, and still is for me he is the best team manager and team boss here in Formula 1.” (Translated by Google)
“The competence is simple. I’ve experienced that myself, and this success in recent years is proof of that,” he concluded.
Having worked closely with the team for three incredible years, Rosberg knows the ins and outs. This is exactly why he has confidence in the boss. This is also why Rosberg confidently gave his verdict on Lewis Hamilton’s contract situation.
Nico Rosberg believes Lewis Hamilton will continue with Mercedes
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The German had a tumultuous relationship with Hamilton. The two even crashed into each other, which sparked tensions between the two and even earned them an earful from the boss. Despite the sour end to their driving partnership, the two still shared the same space as teammates and knew each other as humans. Speaking from experience, Rosberg commented on Hamilton’s contract situation confidentially.
“What I see is that Lewis is still very, very motivated and he wants to win again, he wants to win another world title and is also working extremely hard,” he says. “He’s very motivated and I don’t think he’s thinking about withdrawing or something like that, but now wants to get back to the front.”
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The German is confident Hamilton is hungry for more. He is also confident Wolff will turn the sinking Mercedes ship around and get back on top. Maybe Rosberg is predicting an eighth championship title for Hamilton and his seventh with Mercedes?