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Why Pascal Wehrlein can still be part of Mercedes' future

Pascal Wehrlein threw his hat into the ring at Mercedes, was briefly touted at Force India and offered to Williams, but has ultimately landed at Sauber for 2017. It’s a year which could make or break him. When Nico Rosberg stunned the Formula 1 fraternity by announcing his immediate retirement as World Champion, an array of drivers were linked to the vacancy alongside Lewis Hamilton. Once the impractical and contractually-bound candidates were ruled out of the equation it was a straight toss-up between Valtteri Bottas and Wehrlein for the opportunity to pilot Mercedes’ W08 Hybrid. Mercedes eventually elected to prise Bottas from Williams, with Wehrlein placed at Sauber. He will...
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