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WOLFF DANGLES 2026 KEY TO MAX

April 22, 2024

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The Straits Times

Mercedes boss suggests Chinese GP winner has depth to consider joining Silver Arrows

WOLFF DANGLES 2026 KEY TO MAX

Red Bull's three-time world champion Max Verstappen has more depth to him and so could consider a move to Mercedes, even though he is in the quickest Formula One car, Toto Wolff, the German team's boss, said on April 21.

Speculation that the 26-year-old might leave the champions arose earlier in 2024 after allegations against team principal Christian Horner of misconduct towards a female employee. Horner was later cleared, although it stoked rumors of divisions within the team.

Former champions Mercedes have a vacancy, with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton going to Ferrari in 2025.

"There are so many factors that play a role for a driver joining. And clearly, when you look at it from the most rational point of view, you can say that it is the quickest car in the hands of the quickest driver," Wolff said after the Chinese Grand Prix.

"But I don't think that this is the only reason you stay where you are.

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