After six seasons together, including conquering the 2015 DTM title and two seasons in Formula One, Pascal Wehrlein and Mercedes-Benz will part ways by the end of the 2018 season.
As a Mercedes-Benz driver, Pascal became the youngest starter in DTM history in 2013, the series’ youngest race winner in 2014 and then youngest champion in 2015.
This success provided the platform for his Formula One debut in 2016 with Manor, followed by a second season with Sauber in 2017. In both years, Pascal delivered stand-out performances which delivered both teams valuable and unexpected constructors’ points.
With Mercedes unable to secure him a Formula One drive for 2018, Pascal returned to the DTM for this season and is currently P8 in the drivers’ standings.
Now, the time has come for Pascal and Mercedes to part ways.
Pascal commented:
“My contract with Mercedes expires at the end of the 2018 season and we have jointly decided not to continue further together. I am looking for new challenges and opportunities, and am currently talking to other teams about a cockpit for next season.
“I am very grateful for all the support Mercedes has offered me –
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