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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has implied that he won’t revive his interest in Max Verstappen as there is no reason to “break a team on a positive trajectory” in F1.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has stated that he will not pursue Max Verstappen, as he does not want to disrupt a team on a positive trajectory in Formula 1, even as rumors suggest Verstappen may seek new opportunities due to Red Bull’s struggles.
Wolff’s interest in Verstappen dates back to 2014, making Mercedes a likely destination should Verstappen decide to leave Red Bull, but George Russell’s strong performance is leading to talks of a contract renewal for him.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who replaced Lewis Hamilton, has also impressed with a pole position in Miami, as Wolff emphasizes his commitment to the current driver lineup in preparation for the regulation changes in 2026.
Russell’s emergence as a team leader following Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari has been praised by Wolff, highlighting the seamless transition and Russell’s reliability in leading the team forward.
Wolff acknowledges Russell’s importance in maintaining the team’s positive progression and is set to extend his contract with Mercedes, as talks with Red Bull continue in the background.
