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Red Bull boss reacts after Toto Wolff and Jos Verstappen spotted in deep discussion in Canada F1 paddock
Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies downplayed the significance of a public meeting between Max Verstappen’s father and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff in the Formula 1 paddock. The meeting between Wolff and Jos Verstappen raised speculations about Max’s future with Red Bull and Mercedes’ interest in him. Despite publicly courting Verstappen, Wolff’s discussion with Jos was seen as a casual chat in a public setting. Verstappen, who has been linked with Mercedes, hinted at staying in F1 if proposed engine rule changes go through for 2027. Mekies emphasized that conversations between the parties are natural and not part of a strategic move. Verstappen’s interest in F1’s future direction reflects his care for the sport’s competitiveness and the need for improvements.
