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Did Max Verstappen meet Toto Wolff in Sardinia? The Dutchman has addresses a rather unique situation!
Max Verstappen clarified rumors about meeting Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff in Sardinia, where their boats were seen docked together, sparking discussions about a prospective secret meeting for 2026. Despite strong associations linking the Dutch driver to Mercedes amid upcoming power unit regulations, Verstappen denied encountering Wolff during his holiday on the island. Verstappen emphasized that his visit to Sardinia was solely for leisure with friends and family and downplayed the coincidence of Wolff’s presence there. Refuting claims of a rendezvous, Verstappen humorously mentioned he was swimming in the ocean, asserting his focus on vacationing rather than speculations of business meetings. The speculations quieted as Wolff hinted at retaining existing drivers, and Verstappen maintained silence on the situation following Christian Horner’s departure.
