P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff dreams of Max Verstappen’s arrival and will grab any opportunity for a sensational transfer.
There have been ongoing rumors within Red Bull for months about the possibility of three-time world champion Max Verstappen leaving the team. Verstappen’s current contract runs until the end of 2028 and contains clauses related to key figures like Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut Marko and performance regarding new engines. Mercedes Team Principal, Toto Wolff, is openly expressing interest in signing Verstappen as Lewis Hamilton’s successor. Verstappen is not rushing to make a decision about his future, considering short-term and long-term options amid changes at Red Bull. Wolff acknowledges Verstappen’s exceptional talent but refrains from comparing him directly to Hamilton due to differences in their career stages. The path seems open for Verstappen to potentially make a move to Mercedes, as both teams engage in a competitive battle for the championship title in Formula 1.
