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No Max Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Toto Wolff still has hope

No Max Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Toto Wolff still has hope

2 sources·Updated 1 hr ago·279 pts

TL;DR

Mercedes and Red Bull extended deals with Russell, Antonelli, and Verstappen; Wolff hopes for future Verstappen talks.

  • Mercedes extended contracts with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2027.
  • Red Bull renewed Verstappen's deal, also lasting until 2027.
  • Toto Wolff believes it will be years before he can negotiate with Verstappen again.

From Motorsport.com · 2 hrs ago

Mercedes extended its deals with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2027, and so did Red Bull with Verstappen; by now, Toto Wolff believes it will be a few years until he gets another chance to snatch the four-time champion away

Who’s who

  • Toto Wolff is the team principal and chief executive at Mercedes.

Coverage timeline · 2 sources

The strongest sourcing here is Motorsport.com and Autosport, a first-tier outlet - the tier that generally does its own reporting.

2 independent outlets are carrying this: Motorsport.com, Autosport.