P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Mercedes boss has been long-linked with making a swoop should Max Verstappen leave Red Bull.
Toto Wolff has made it clear that he is not interested in pursuing Max Verstappen as a potential driver for Mercedes, instead focusing on his current lineup. George Russell, who is currently fourth in the standings, has been performing well for the team, with talks of a contract extension underway. Wolff expressed his satisfaction with the team’s current lineup and praised Russell for his strong performance on track. He highlighted Russell’s ability to handle challenges and improve continuously, despite facing technical issues in some races. Wolff’s comments suggest that Mercedes is content with their current drivers and not seeking to sign Verstappen.
