The future of Max Verstappen is the one that marks the actuality of Formula 1. His decision for 2026, the fate of the four times champion and An interest of Mercedes that is more than real. They no longer deny that they exist and do not even reject publicly, as he did Toto Wolff, general director of the German team with British heart, In the press conference of team leaders during the Friday of the Austria Grand Prix.
Wolff, at the press conference.
“They are a tupo of conversations that occur by closed doors,” said bugs. But then not hidden further. “It is logical that we explore and see what can happen in the future. But it does not change my opinion about George (Russell) and Kimi (Antonelli). I am very happy with our current situation, “he launched. He embraces the possibilities linked to Verstappen, which is not happy in Red Bull.
And that a link with Mercedes I would change everything. As much as there was war with George Russell, that still does not contract for 2026 and already receives Sirena songs from Aston Martin. Something that went more in Canada with the end of the race after security car. “I imagine any pilot alignment. But I had Hamilton and Rosberg fighting for world titles. Everything that comes later will be easy. There are pros and cons in the pilots who fight hard, “Wolff said.
The reality is that it will be an issue with a tour, with important factors such as Verstappen and Red Bull's performance clauses or Russell's renewal himself. “People will speak and discover, but the most important is that we are transparent Within our organization, “he said.
But I had Hamilton and Rosberg fighting for world titles. Everything that comes later will be easy
Verstappen, in the press room.
Meaning They explore opportunities. “We are transparent in what we do, the plan we have and what we have done since we arrived. So there is no problem. At this time, you need to explore what will happen in the future,” said the leader of Mercedes. More wood to a convulsive situation.
