Mercedes Confirms Talks with Max Verstappen for Upcoming Season

Mercedes team officially confirms ongoing discussions with Max Verstappen — this was directly communicated by Toto Wolff and George Russell during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.

“There is a four-time world champion that needs to decide what he is going to do in the future, and as a team principal, you need to see where that is going,” Wolff told Sky Sports F1.

George Russell supports his team’s initiative — stating it’s natural for Mercedes to seek the best drivers to return to prominence.

Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher predicts Verstappen will leave Red Bull, though he questions Russell’s fate if this occurs.

Responding to growing speculation, Verstappen remains calm and emphasizes that he controls his own future. The Dutch driver indicates that clarity on the situation will emerge around the summer break.