Wolff discusses Verstappen's potential freedom at Mercedes

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Wolff discusses Verstappen's potential freedom at Mercedes

Summary

Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, stated that Max Verstappen would have similar freedom at Mercedes as he currently enjoys at Red Bull Racing. He referred to past experiences with Lewis Hamilton, highlighting the balance between driver autonomy and team performance. Despite speculation about Verstappen's future, he remains under contract with Red Bull until 2030, making any potential collaboration unlikely for the foreseeable future. Wolff emphasized the importance of creating an environment that fosters driver performance, regardless of the driver’s background.

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•Wolff believes Verstappen would have the same freedom at Mercedes as at Red Bull.
•Verstappen signed with Red Bull until 2030, ruling out a move to Mercedes soon.
•Wolff recalls successful management of Hamilton’s extracurricular activities.
•He emphasizes the need for a supportive environment to maximize driver performance.

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3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Wolff: Verstappen would have the same freedom at Mercedes as at Red Bull

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Toto Wolff believes that Max Verstappen would also get all the freedom at Mercedes that he enjoys at Red Bull Racing. In doing so, the Mercedes team boss recalls a unique memory from Lewis Hamilton’s time at Mercedes.
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