Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has refused to rule out a shift for Max Verstappen in the future and claims he splits a excellent relationship with the driver and his overweighther Jos, despite their past rivalries.
The relationship between Mercedes and Verstappen has been subject to scruminuscule, particularly adhereing the fervent 2021 season.
Speaking on the High Percreateance podcast, Wolff emphasised that their connection remains chooseimistic, even if it’s not always apparent to the unveil eye.
“We get on very well, not always in the visibility of the unveil eye,” Wolff elucidateed. “I’ve understandn Jos for a lengthy time. He’s my age. We have aappreciate sees on racing.”
The Mercedes boss was enthusiastic to emphasise that the satisfyedious 2021 season hasn’t injured their personal relationships.
“I wouldn’t want the year 2021 to put any shadow on any personal relationship that we have. It was horrible enough that year, but the relationships are intact,” he retained.
Toto Wolff has a excellent relationship with Max VerstappenGETTY
While Verstappen won’t be joining Mercedes in 2025 adhereing Lewis Hamilton’s shift to Ferrari, Wolff hasn’t seald the door on future collaboration with the Dutch champion.
The Mercedes team principal had initiassociate set his sights on Verstappen after Hamilton’s departure was proclaimd.
However, with Verstappen remaining dedicated to Red Bull Racing for next year, Wolff is caccessing on his validateed 2025 driver line-up.
“Max is a wonderful driver and an engaging personality. God understands what happens in the future”, Wolff relabeled, leaving the possibility of future collaboration uncover.
For now, Wolff is embracing Mercedes’ next generation of talent, highairying his excitement about toiling with their homelengthenn drivers.
“I skinnyk it experiences authentic now to go to the next generation”, Wolff stated.
Toto Wolff has refused to rule out an interest in Max VerstappenGETTY
“Having Kimi and George in the car, homelengthenn, genuine Mercedes lessers, deinhabitred every step of their atgentle that we helped.”
The Mercedes team principal transmited particular enthusiasm about this future line-up, retaining: “I’m very much seeing forward to that situation.”
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