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Toto Wolff, the German shareholder and executive director of Mercedes AMG F1, expressed his dissatisfaction with rumors suggesting that he will have discussions with Max Verstappen’s team about a possible move to Mercedes in 2025. Wolff openly stated that Verstappen is his top choice to replace Lewis Hamilton, who will leave the team at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari. Despite Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull running until 2028 and his solid performance in consecutive title wins, Wolff aims to take advantage of internal instability at Red Bull. Max’s father, Jos Verstappen, fueled speculation about a possible departure by suggesting that Christian Horner’s leadership could cause divisions within the team. Reports emerged that the Verstappens and their manager, Raymond Vermeulen, will meet with Mercedes co-owners Wolff, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and Ola Kallenius after the Miami Grand Prix. However, Wolff dismissed these rumors at an event in New York, stating that such discussions should remain private and that leaked information so far is inaccurate. Speculation about Verstappen’s future was further fueled by news that renowned designer Adrian Newey will leave Red Bull in 2025. Newey, who has been associated with the team for almost two decades and played a crucial role in Verstappen’s success, added uncertainty to the Dutch driver’s future. Wolff commented on the situation, acknowledging Newey’s reputation and the ongoing discussions about his possible departure from Red Bull. He emphasized that he is watching these developments as a fan and eagerly awaiting more updates. As Mercedes prepares for the Miami Grand Prix, the team hopes that an updated package will improve their performance and make them more competitive compared to previous races. Currently, Mercedes sits in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship, behind McLaren by 44 points and Red Bull by a significant margin of 143 points. Wolff admitted that the season has been challenging so far and expressed uncertainty about what to expect in Miami, stating that they will have to wait and see what the stopwatch reveals.
