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Guenther Steiner doubts Max Verstappen will join Mercedes with Antonelli rising

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 3:58 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Guenther Steiner doubts Max Verstappen will join Mercedes with Antonelli rising

Summary

Guenther Steiner, former Haas F1 team principal, commented on speculation linking Max Verstappen to Mercedes. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, he stated that Toto Wolff is unlikely to replace George Russell with Verstappen given the potential of Kimi Antonelli, who has been performing strongly this season. Mercedes has won every grand prix so far in 2026, with Antonelli securing five consecutive victories. Wolff has previously expressed satisfaction with his current driver lineup, dismissing rumors about changes as premature.

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By the Numbers

•Steiner believes Toto Wolff is unlikely to pair Verstappen with Antonelli.
•Mercedes has won all grand prix races so far in 2026.
•Kimi Antonelli has achieved five consecutive wins this season.
•Wolff has reaffirmed confidence in his current driver lineup.

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3:58 PMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff "too smart" to pair Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli, says Guenther Steiner
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What they're saying

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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner believes Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is "too smart" to consider pairing Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli. Speaking on The Red Flags Podcast, Steiner weighed in on rumours linking the Red Bull driver to Mercedes. During the 'Gas or Brake' segment of the podcast, the hypothetical scenario was put to Steiner, suggesting that the Dutchman could ...Keep reading
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