Toto Wolff casts doubt on Lewis Hamilton Mercedes future ahead of potential Ferrari switch

However, that situation is unlikely as Wolff also explained how manufacturers could stand to cash in in future years.

“All the numbers that are coming in – from audiences in the conventional TV, digital space, sponsorship – are growing,” Wolff said.

“I think this is a sport that also with the spending cap coming in in 2021 is an area of growth.

“There will be certain thresholds that will come into the rules about joining the sport, concerning certain franchise value.

“Leaving the sport now would certainly not be the right thing to do from a commercial perspective when it’s just about to turn into a new opportunity.”

source: express.co.uk