US EditionWolff Plays Down Chances of Verstappen to Mercedes in 2026
- In early 2025, Russell revealed Mercedes is in active talks with Verstappen about a 2026 move, sparking widespread headlines and speculation.
- Following Lewis Hamilton's departure, Mercedes' restructuring aimed to regain competitiveness amid new 2026 engine regulations, fueling ongoing interest in Verstappen.
- Data shows Verstappen’s Red Bull contract runs to 2028 with escape clauses, while Mercedes invests heavily in 2026 power units, linking Russell’s contract delay to ongoing talks.
- At the Austrian Grand Prix, Wolff faced media questions but did not dismiss Mercedes' ongoing talks with Verstappen, fueling speculation amid the race buzz.
- Looking to 2026, the technical overhaul suggests Mercedes aims to reset competition, with a Verstappen switch aligning with contract clauses and regulation changes.
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Red Bull chief makes cutting George Russell remark as Mercedes chase Max Verstappen - The Mirror
George Russell let slip Mercedes' ongoing talks with Max Verstappen a day before Toto Wolff confirmed his contact, though Red Bull bosses Helmut Marko and Christian Horner seem unmoved
Toto Wolff appreciates Max Verstappen very much. So much so that he would like to see him once in the Mercedes cockpit. Is that realistic for 2026?
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The Star Kuala LumpurMotor racing-Wolff plays down chances of Verstappen to Mercedes in 2026
SPIELBERG, Austria (Reuters) -George Russell is more likely to stay with Mercedes next year than Max Verstappen is to join, the Formula One team's boss Toto Wolff said on Friday while confirming his interest for the future. Read full story ...
George Russell Hints That Mercedes Is Talking To Max Verstappen Driving For Them
The Austrian Grand Prix is Red Bull's home race, but a lot of the buzz in the early part of the weekend has been about Mercedes and what seems to be their continued efforts to poach four-time world champ Max Verstappen.There have been rumors for quite some time that Mercedes has wanted to bring Verstappen aboard, and those have heated up over the last year or so amid changes within the team — namely former technical director Adrian Newey moving …
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