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Max Verstappen has finally addressed what went down during his yacht excursion with Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff in Sardinia.
Max Verstappen has finally addressed the yacht excursion he had with Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff in Sardinia, where they were spotted together during the summer break.
Verstappen, along with his family, enjoyed some relaxation time on his superyacht ‘Unleash the Lion’ with Kelly Piquet, Penelope, and Lily, while Toto Wolff joined them on deck.
During this time, there were speculations about Verstappen potentially switching to Mercedes due to uncertainties surrounding George Russell and Kimi Antonelli’s futures with the team, and Red Bull’s performance struggles.
Despite reaffirming his commitment to Red Bull for 2026 in various interviews, the sight of Verstappen and Wolff together sparked imagination within the F1 community.
In an interview after the 2025 season, Verstappen mentioned how he and Wolff spent time together in Sardinia, highlighted their friendship, and emphasized his loyalty to Red Bull amid the rumors circulating from the yacht meeting.
