The Dutch pilot spoke after the recent statements by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who clearly opened the door to a signing of the quadruple world champion in 2026.
Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but that did not stop the ongoing speculations on a possible transfer to Mercedes. A person who has not commented much the subject is the quadruple world champion himself. “I don’t have much to add to that”said Verstappen in Viaplay, interviewed the recent comments from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, indicating interest in the signing of the 27 -year -old pilot. “The more I talk about it, the more the media will talk about it. And I absolutely do not wish it. I am master of my future. “
Wolff confirmed his interest in the signing of Verstappen on Friday, when he was asked about the comments of the Mercedes George Russell driver according to which his own contract negotiations were delayed due to the interest of the Mercedes team for Verstapun. The Austrian director said that his interest in Verstappen had nothing to do with the conclusion of a new agreement for Russell, 27, whose contract expires at the end of the year. “First of all, there is no delay in the George contract, because our deadlines have been known for a long time”Wolff told Sky Sports. “We have known ourselves for a very long time, so no delay is possible.”
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“This has no impact on our signing of the George contract”
“But as a team director responsible for the best automotive brand in the world, it is clear that you explore the future prospects of a quadruple world champion, and this could be in the distant future. But that has no impact on our signing of the George contract ”. Verstappen’s contract with Red Bull would include performance clauses, making the success of its crucial season in more than one way. He occupied third place in the pilot ranking with 155 points after leaving the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday following a collision with Kimi Antonelli from Mercedes during turn 3 of the first round and did not finish.
“Of course, there will be updates, so I cannot immediately say that it is now. … I can’t really give a definitive answer as to whether it’s a success or not “he said about his season so far. “During the summer break, I think I will clearly know what will happen this season in terms of performance. But I don’t think I think more than last year or in previous years. I am very relaxed. I just do what I want. “
