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Rival boss reveals Verstappen talks over Red Bull EXIT

Max Verstappen in Las Vegas — Photo: © IMAGO

Rival boss reveals Verstappen talks over Red Bull EXIT

Max Verstappen exit rumours continue to swirl

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Red Bull rival and Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has revealed talks with Max Verstappen over a potential switch to the Silver Arrows.

Following Lewis Hamilton's exit announcement last year, Mercedes were left looking for a new star heading into the 2025 season.

READ MORE: Hamilton admits plans for future Mercedes return

Hamilton's exit also coincided with reports of internal instability at Red Bull and rumors that team chief Helmut Marko could depart the team.

All of this combined led to plenty of speculation that the Dutchman could make the move to Mercedes for 2025.

Max Verstappen was linked with Mercedes
Max Verstappen was linked with Mercedes
Max Verstappen claimed his fourth title with Red Bull in 2024
Max Verstappen claimed his fourth title with Red Bull in 2024

Will Verstappen leave Red Bull?

Despite their decision to support junior driver Antonelli, Wolff has recently revealed that he engaged in talks with Verstappen last year.

When asked in an interview how long he hoped Verstappen would sign to Mercedes after turbulence at Red Bull, the team principal revealed the details of their talks.

Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff talks unveiled
Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff talks unveiled

“There was never a plan. We always talked and kept the line of communication open,” Wolff said to Auto Motor und Sport.

“At some point he said that he wanted to stay where he was for now because it felt right to him.

“And I said we'd go with Kimi [Antonelli] because it felt right to us too. And now we'll see where it all takes us.”

READ MORE: Hamilton set to ditch key partner

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