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Toto Wolff has once again refused to rule out poaching four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen for Mercedes
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has hinted at the possibility of Max Verstappen joining the team in the near future due to the Dutch driver’s reported dissatisfaction with the sport’s recent regulation changes.
There have been ongoing speculations regarding Verstappen potentially leaving Red Bull to join Mercedes, dating back to last summer when talks of a switch first emerged.
While Wolff maintains that Mercedes are content with their current drivers, recent reports suggest Verstappen may have a break clause in his Red Bull contract that could allow him to switch teams if performance issues persist.
Although Wolff has emphasized his respect for Verstappen’s talent, he also acknowledges the uncertainty of the situation and does not rule out the possibility of a future partnership between the driver and Mercedes.
