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Toto Wolff remains interested in pursuing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 11:54 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Toto Wolff remains interested in pursuing Max Verstappen for Mercedes

Summary

Toto Wolff's desire to bring Max Verstappen to Mercedes continues despite a strong 2026 season featuring George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Mercedes has won every race so far, with Antonelli leading the Drivers’ Championship. Verstappen's future at Red Bull is uncertain as he has expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance and could be available for a move under contract clauses. Discussions between Wolff and Verstappen have taken place in previous years, and Wolff is not ruling out a future partnership. The current competitive may influence Wolff's decision-making regarding Verstappen's potential signing.

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By the Numbers

•Mercedes has won every race in the 2026 season so far.
•Kimi Antonelli currently leads the Drivers’ Championship by 43 points.
•Verstappen has hinted at leaving Red Bull if performance does not improve.
•Discussions between Wolff and Verstappen occurred in 2025 regarding a potential move.
•Contract clauses may allow Verstappen to exit Red Bull in 2026.

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11:54 AMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff still ‘desperate’ to bring Max Verstappen to Mercedes despite 2026 success

What they're saying

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George Russell and Kimi Antonelli seem to have Mercedes running smoothly, but Toto Wolff’s interest in bringing Max Verstappen into the fold hasn’t gone away. The Austrian has missed out on several opportunities to sign the Red Bull driver over the years.
— Yahoo Sports

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