Toto Wolff leaves door open for Max Verstappen to join Mercedes
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff addressed the possibility of Max Verstappen racing for the team during a media session in Zandvoort on August 22, 2026. While Wolff indicated that the likelihood is low, he did not close the door entirely on the discussion. He reflected on how F1's history could have changed if Mercedes had secured Verstappen's future against Red Bull. This yearly address has become an anticipated event, especially among Dutch journalists.
- •Toto Wolff spoke at a media session in Zandvoort.
- •He discussed Max Verstappen's future with Mercedes.
- •Wolff left the possibility open but stated it looks unlikely.
- •The annual session is a key moment for Dutch media.
- 3:38 PMAutosport — No Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Wolff still has hope
- 3:25 PMMotorsport.com — No Max Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Toto Wolff still has hope
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — No Max Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Toto Wolff still has hope
"Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff typically is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar. F1’s history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster’s future ...Keep reading
"Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar. F1’s history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster’s future back in ...Keep reading
"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
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External links- AutosportAug 22, 2026, 3:38 PMNo Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Wolff still has hope
Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar. F1’s history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster’s future back in ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comAug 22, 2026, 3:25 PMNo Max Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Toto Wolff still has hope
Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff typically is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort – and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar. F1’s history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster’s future ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 3:25 PMNo Max Verstappen talks for Mercedes this time around, but Toto Wolff still has hope
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
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