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Eagle-eyed F1 fans have discovered Max Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff are currently in Sardinia, triggering speculation that the two have met.
Eagle-eyed Formula 1 fans have discovered Max Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff both in Sardinia, sparking speculation of a possible meeting between the two. Recent rumors suggest Verstappen’s interest in a move to Mercedes, with talks reportedly underway according to current driver George Russell. Wolff added fuel to the speculation by neither confirming nor denying talks with Verstappen. Online chatter heightened as tracking data revealed their yachts near each other in Sardinia. Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher suggested a meeting between the two after verifying the movements of Verstappen’s private jet and yachts. Reports also indicate Mercedes Chairman Ola Kallenius has approved Verstappen’s signing, with a €120 million fee mentioned for his potential release clause. Speculation grows following Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull, with Verstappen likely to remain amidst rumors of his father’s desires.
