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Max Verstappen has been linked with a move to Mercedes for a number of months, despite his run of success at Red Bull.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff denied being in talks with Max Verstappen about a potential drive in the team’s future. Wolff is taking his time before making a decision to secure the best outcome for Mercedes. Speculation arose linking Verstappen to Mercedes amidst turmoil at Red Bull and with Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari. Wolff expressed his interest in bringing Verstappen on board, although the latter had a contract with Red Bull until 2028. Talks with Verstappen have not yet begun, according to Wolff, who is focused on improving the team’s car. Mercedes’ junior driver Kimi Antonelli is rumored to be a top contender to replace Hamilton, while no final decision on the driver lineup has been reached as Wolff keeps his options open and prefers delaying the decision-making process.
