‘Rosberg and Hamilton on the same level’

Toto Wolff is convinced Nico Rosberg has the mental fortitude to fight back in the title race, despite watching as his 43-point lead became a 19-point deficit.

Although Rosberg’s campaign began with a run of four successive race wins, since then he has won just one of eight.

On the other side of the garage Lewis Hamilton has hit top gear, winning six of those eight grands prix.

As such he took the lead in the championship off Rosberg in Hungary, and extended his advantage to 19 points at last Sunday’s German GP.

But despite Hamilton’s run, Wolff firmly believes Rosberg has what it takes to fight back against his team-mate.

“We are half way through the 2016 season and only nineteen points separate both. That’s less than one race win – and Nico is superb in qualifying. So both are on the same level,” he said in an interview with the official F1 website.

Asked if Rosberg was ready for the ‘big bang’ given that success is a mind game, he replied: “No doubt!”

Wolff also refuted …

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