German says he wants Mercedes stay for "foreseeable future" and is in no rush to sign new contract
Monday 4 July 2016 13:10, UK
Nico Rosberg admits there has been no progress in contract talks with Mercedes but has denied that a move to Ferrari would be appealing, labelling the Silver Arrows "just as legendary" as the Scuderia.
The championship leader is in theory a free agent at the end of the season with negotiations still ongoing between himself, Gerhard Berger and the Silver Arrows over a new deal.
Kimi Raikkonen's 2017 seat at Ferrari appears to be up for grabs but Rosberg, who has enjoyed seven years at Mercedes, claims he is not interested in a move to Formula 1's most historic and successful team.
"Mercedes are just as legendary," he told reporters ahead the Austrian GP. "I feel very much at home, this is my racing family here and this is where I want to be for the foreseeable future."
Reports of a new two-year deal for Rosberg surfaced in the Italian media prior to the last race in Baku but Toto Wolff told Sky Sports F1 that they needed a "little while", claiming it was just a matter of the small details.
Rosberg echoed his team boss's views, insisting he was in no rush despite the inevitable rumours that surround drivers who are approaching the end of their contracts.
"Nothing has changed at all," he added. "It's not something that has a lot of urgency.
"As I've always said I'm sure I will be here for more years to come because it feels great to be here and the team is also happy with me."
The German will hope to extend his 24-point lead over Lewis Hamilton in the standings this weekend, and is looking for a hat-trick of wins in Spielberg.
