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Pascal Wehrlein: Mercedes needs new route for youngsters

Pascal Wehrlein says Mercedes will have to re-evaluate its approach regarding young drivers, following its decision to withdraw from DTM at the end of 2018. Mercedes announced last month that it would bring down the curtain on its programme in the category at the conclusion of next year’s campaign, instead choosing to enter Formula E for 2019/20. Mercedes has used DTM as a stepping stone for its youngsters, with Wehrlein the most prominent example, having claimed the 2015 crown, earning a role with Manor for 2016, before moving to Sauber this year. Fellow Mercedes-affiliated drivers Paul di Resta and Esteban Ocon competed in DTM prior to making their F1 bows, and Wehrlein reckons...
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