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News›Dutch Grand Prix 2026

Wolff hints Verstappen unlikely to join Mercedes in 2027

grandprix.comSat 25 Jul · 12:35 UTCupdated Tue 1 Sep · 07:21 UTCHave your say
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Toto Wolff has indicated that Mercedes is not urgently seeking to sign Max Verstappen for 2027, citing the rise of Kimi Antonelli. The team is currently focused on retaining George Russell while keeping options open for future driver pairings.

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First to reportWolff keeps Verstappen door open for futureToto Wolff says Mercedes is firmly planning to retain George Russell alongside championship leader Kimi Antonelli in 2027, while still refusing to rule out pairing the young Italian with Max Verstappen in the future.grandprix.comSat 25 Jul · 12:35 UTCRead their report →
Antonelli has eased urgency to sign Verstappen says WolffToto Wolff has given another strong indication that Max Verstappen will not join Mercedes in 2027, saying Kimi Antonelli's emergence means the team is no longer under immediate pressure to recruit the reigning benchmark.grandprix.comSun 26 Jul · 12:23 UTCRead →
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