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Max Verstappen was long linked with a switch to Mercedes for 2026 before committing his F1 future to Red Bull.
Toto Wolff discussed the lack of a potential deal between Mercedes and Max Verstappen, highlighting the perspectives of both sides. Verstappen ultimately decided to stay with Red Bull, despite Mercedes’ interest. Speculation arose due to Verstappen not committing to Red Bull on various occasions, fueling rumors of a possible move to Mercedes. Wolff stated the importance of exploring all options as a team principal but emphasized the need to have the best drivers. He expressed openness to the idea of pairing Verstappen with another top F1 star in the future.
