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via CrashToto Wolff prods F1 rival Red Bull with Max Verstappen Mercedes ‘family’ reminderToto Wolff playfully reminded Red Bull that Max Verstappen is still part of the Mercedes family, despite Verstappen's recent contract extension with Red Bull until 2030. This extension puts an end to speculation about his potential move to rival teams like Mercedes or McLaren, especially after Mercedes had previously expressed interest in him as a replacement for Lewis Hamilton.
Verstappen indicated that he was closer to retiring from F1 than moving to another team, asserting that he had not received any significant offers from rivals. He will, however, continue to participate in sportscar racing for Mercedes outside of Formula 1. The article also notes that Verstappen started the Dutch Grand Prix in seventh position.
Sun 23 Aug · 09:10 UTC
via Motorsport.comToto Wolff jokes about Verstappen's hero racesDuring a media session at Zandvoort, Toto Wolff humorously remarked that Mercedes has Max Verstappen for the 'real hero races.' This comment reflects the ongoing competitive dynamics between Mercedes and Red Bull in Formula 1.
