Though the hair from this year’s Formula 1 season is slowly coming in, Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have yet to agree on an extension. The contract for the future seven-time world champion expires at the end of the year and, although both parties are open to resuming it, no agreement is reached.

Nico Rosberg, Hamilton’s former teammate at Mercedes, said Hamilton’s signing depends on whether Toto Wolff, who is increasingly floating in his future, will stay with the team. If the Austrian loses, things can even go wrong with the team.

“It really matters what happens to Toto,” Rosberg said. “Lewis is convinced that Toto is a key player in success, which is true. Really is. “

“There is no guarantee that if Toto leaves, stability with the new leader will be maintained. If Toto leaves, the real wave could start and more leaders might think it’s time to face a new challenge. This can lead to very bad things. “

Wolff has previously stated in several interviews that he has not yet decided on his future, negotiations are ongoing.