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Toto Wolff says Max Verstappen is the key piece in the driver market at the moment and that Mercedes will wait to see if he takes an opportunity to leave Red Bull. Verstappen is under contract unti…
Toto Wolff believes that Max Verstappen is currently the most crucial figure in the driver market, and Mercedes will wait to see if he considers leaving Red Bull. Verstappen’s contract runs until the end of the 2028 season, but he has hinted at a potential move if key personnel, such as Helmut Marko, were to depart. Wolff has expressed interest in signing Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton, who is heading to Ferrari next year. He acknowledges that Verstappen holds significant influence in the driver market currently and will respect whatever decision he makes. While Mercedes is monitoring Verstappen’s situation, they are also observing other drivers like Carlos Sainz, remaining open to different possibilities. Despite reports of interest from Red Bull personnel in joining McLaren, Wolff emphasized the importance of focusing on Mercedes’ team development and attracting skilled individuals for future success.
