Toto Wolff reveals Max Verstappen stance amid rumours of F1 move to Mercedes
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Toto Wolff refused to rule out a meeting with Max Verstappen as the Mercedes boss revealed he is in “observation mode” as he waits to sign a replacement for Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes team principal is keen to land Verstappen, who has a contract with Red Bull until 2028 and insists he is happy at the world champions “at the moment.” He is on course for a fourth-straight drivers’ title this year. While Wolff dismissed speculation that he was set to meet with Verstappen’s representatives in Miami on Monday, he admitted that talks could take place in the future as he continues to bide his time ahead of finding a second driver for 2025. open image in gallery Toto Wolff is in ‘observation mode’ ahead of picking a driver for 2025 open image in gallery Max Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until 2028 Yet Wolff could also look to promote highly-rated Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli from Formula 2.