The team principal of Mercedes, Toto Wolff, has shared some jokes about the recent contract of Max Verstappen with Red Bull, highlighting that Mercedes has the Dutch driver for the “true heroic races”. This statement took place during a press session at Zandvoort, where Wolff addressed the collaboration between Mercedes and Verstappen in GT racing.
Wolff indicated that, unlike last year, it has become clear that the chances of Verstappen moving to Mercedes are now lower. However, he pointed out that their paths are already crossing, but not in the world of Formula 1.
The Mercedes principal expressed his satisfaction with the joint project in the world of GT racing, which includes Verstappen’s participation. He stated that, thanks to their collaboration, they have successfully managed to race together. “We are grateful that Red Bull has been open to this idea, because it has been a success,” he said.
Furthermore, he joked about endurance races, such as the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, considering them true tests of endurance where the real talent of drivers can be seen, including competition with vehicles like the Dacia Logan.
Regarding the future, Wolff admitted that it is difficult to predict whether Verstappen and Mercedes will join in F1. “I don’t know what the driver market will look like in two or three years,” he added, leaving the door open to various possibilities, including ventures into other racing categories.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
