Already in early June this year, the Italian newspaper Journal of Sport reported that Mercedes Benz decided in principle that v Formulas 1 remain until the year 2025. Otherwise, no one from the Silver Arrows camp confirmed this at the time. However, in the meantime strengthen indicationsthat the reporting by Italian colleagues three months ago could have been correct.
It was basically an extension cooperation in the field of engines between Mercedes and team Williams to the year 2025 already big enough proof that the silver arrows will be in Formulas 1 remained even after the end of the current agreement Concord, which expires at the end of the year 2020. However, there are exit clauses in the contracts.
Interpretation to be able to forgive Esteban Ocon, who would be racing for the team for the next two or three years Renault, valued as an indication that they could Mercedes Benz end of the year 2020 said goodbye to Formula 1 (because after 2020, the young Frenchman would obviously no longer be needed), it is Toto wolff categorically denied. The Austrian hinted that the decision was about the future of the engagement Mercedesa largely already adopted.
"All the signs are standing in the green area and that means we will continue in this sport. We love what we do here and also engaging in Formula 1 also makes sense for the brand. At the same time, we must say that nowadays things change very quickly. That's why we have to stay on the ball,He emphasized Wolff.
Austrian continues: “We are very lucky to have such an almighty brand and its management behind us. However, things need to go in the right direction in order to ensure our commitment in the long run. Esteban’s contract is by no means an indication of whether we will stay in this sport or not."
