Mercedes Toto Wolff CEO says no longer trying to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull.
Wolff made a very public search for Verstappen in various stages last season, because he asked for a replacement for Levis Hamilton after deciding to join Ferrari.
Mercedes eventually signed an Italian teenager Antonelli to drive next to George Russell, which WOLFF insists that part of the long-term team plan despite its current contract that expires at the end of the season 2025.
“We need to concentrate on the lineup of our driver,” Wolff said on Thursday ahead of the Australian Grand shows in the opening of the season.
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Toto Wolff expressed interest in signing Verstappen during the 2024 season
“I don’t flirt out if I’m in a good relationship and that’s true for this year.
“So, at a time when Vistappen) is not on any radar.
“I’m not planning to transfer the concentration of these guys and make sure George has some visibility very quickly or soon has a contract.”
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Verstappen shared an honest reception of Red Bull performance after testing, saying they are not the fastest
Verstappen was contracted in Red Bull until the end of 2028. years, but it is known that the clause is interrupted in its agreement that could initiate an earlier way out.
The Dutchman won the fourth consecutive control titles 2024. years, but there was speculation in his order of future future problems with the team in the team, including a quarrel between his father Josa Vestappen and Team.
Wolff expects Russell contractual conversations before flying “
Russell was impressive because he joined Mercedes in 2022. years, he finished Previous Hamilton in two of her three seasons as well as teammates and claiming three winners, together with five sexual positions.
Despite this, it seems that Russell’s future with a team in case it is in the middle of their interest in Verstappen, but Wolff says the contract on Brit is now in a rush.
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Highlight as George Russell claimed their latest race victory in Grand Priku in Las Vegas in November
He said, “We talked a few weeks ago about what would be the right time to connect and naively or not – someone who sticks out what he says and these three (Russell) are a combination I want to go ahead with Mercedes.
“I have no other reason to doubt that, on the contrary. And let’s find some time to guess before the summer. We’ll make it in a timely manner without disturbing the season.”
Russell, who sat along with Wolff in Melbourne event, said it was comfortable in focus that it was in focus to find a team to be in the roller in the championship, not his future.
“We had such a long-term relationship and so much trust each other and focus on Mercedes on top and trying to win races and championship,” Russell said.
“Performance speaks, so on my side there is no pressure. I have no doubt about myself and everything falls into my place. We have a bigger fish to get right away.”
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Friday 14. Marta
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- 2.55am: F3 qualification *
- 3.40am: Conference on Team Journalists
- 4.45AM: Australian GP practice two (session starts at 5:00) *
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- 1.10h: Australian GP practice three (session starts at 1:30 pm) *
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- 5:00: Australian GP qualifications *
- 7:00: TED’s qualifications *
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Sunday 16. Marta
- 12.25h: F2 played race *
- 2.30m: Australian GP Build-Up: Grand Prik Sundai *
- 4am: Grand Prik Australian *
- 6:00: Australian GP Reaction: Checsered Flag *
- 7:00: Ted’s Notebook *
- 7.55AM: Australian GP Race Replay
- 10:00: Australian GP game (also on Ski Showcase)
- 7h: Villeneuve Pironi – Racing is an unemployed tragedy
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