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Toto Wolff is keen for Max Verstappen to make the switch to Mercedes but the three-time world champion is not so sure.
Max Verstappen has rejected rumors of a potential move to Mercedes, stating that even a €250 million contract would not sway him. Mercedes’ interest in signing Verstappen stems from the tumult at Red Bull, but the driver remains committed to Red Bull for now. Verstappen emphasized that his focus is on performance rather than monetary incentives. Toto Wolff is banking on Mercedes’ future power unit regulations to lure Verstappen, despite Red Bull Powertrains’ relative inexperience. Verstappen expressed faith in Red Bull’s project but acknowledged the uncertainty in predicting competitiveness in 2026. Despite the speculation, Verstappen’s primary focus remains on performing well in the current and upcoming seasons with Red Bull.
