With his two drivers vying for the 2016 Formula 1 world championship, Toto Wolff admits that Nico Rosberg can wrap up the title at the Brazilian Grand Prix but at the same time believes that it anyone can stop the German it is reigning champion Lewis Hamilton.
Speaking ahead of the penultimate race at Interlagos, Wolff said, “For Nico, all this talk of just needing to finish second in order to make it to the end is over. He has it in his hands. If he wins the race in Brazil, he is champion.”
“We’ve seen many races, particularly in the second half of this season, where he has coped well under pressure. But, mentally, I think this new situation is actually a bit easier in terms of tackling the situation with a little less pressure, as he still has another chance in Abu Dhabi.”
Hamilton trails Rosberg by 19 points and effectively the title outcome is out of his hands, and he has to simply win all remaining races and hope that fate is kind to him and cruel to Rosberg.
Toto explained, “Lewis knows what he must do to keep his title hopes alive. He will never back down and that’s what makes him one of the great ones.”
“He has three championships and 51 victories under his belt – and no matter the outcome this year, we all know there will be more to come.
“It’s a really interesting dynamic and great for the fans. As a team, we will do all in our power to provide both with the opportunities they need,” concluded Wolff.
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