Wolff: 'There's a chance Rosberg will return to F1'

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff isn't discarding a return of reigning world champion Nico Rosberg to Grand Prix racing.

Rosberg's retreat from the sport after conquering the world title last year came as a shock to all, and especially to his Mercedes bosses Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda.

The Austrian F1 legend has played down the likelihood that Rosberg could return to racing but Wolff thinks there is a chance we haven't seen the last of the German in an F1 car.

"I'll let you know something," Wolff told Le Journal de Montreal.

"I would not be surprised to one day see Nico racing at Ferrari or someone else.

"He's only 31, he's still young. Perhaps he will change his mind. I don't know."

But Wolff said he doubts Rosberg will try to emulate Fernando Alonso's recent bid at Indy 500 victory.

"Knowing him, Nico will not try his luck there. It's a dangerous adventure," he said.

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.