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Toto Wolff addresses ‘difficult conversations’ experience as Honda reject rumour – RacingNews365 Review
Toto Wolff is engaging in “difficult conversations” with drivers, eying to lure Max Verstappen to Mercedes for 2026. Meanwhile, Honda Racing president denied rumors of Red Bull using their powertrains in 2026 if they couldn’t produce their own engines on time. The Oscar Piastri-Lando Norris title fight is deemed “so close,” with Piastri leading by a slim eight points and Max Verstappen following closely behind. Charles Leclerc is puzzled by his sudden slump in F1 qualifying performances despite his reputation as one of the fastest drivers on the grid. Max Verstappen remains “open-minded” regarding the significant changes coming to F1 in 2026, focusing on the present rather than the future.
