Formula 1 | Wolff insisted on keeping his relationship ‘intact’ with Verstappen

Mercedes F1 has chosen to trust a George Russell – Andrea Kimi Antonelli duo in 2025.

100% Mercedes drivers who make Toto Wolff happy but he admits that the flirtation with Max Verstappen, which lasted a few months all the same, could one day materialize in a contract.

Pending that eventuality, the Austrian is very happy with the combination that will lead Mercedes F1’s efforts into its post-Lewis Hamilton era.

“Max and I get along very well, even though we’re not always in the spotlight.”

“I have known Jos well, for a long time. He is my age, we have similar views on racing.”

“And I wouldn’t want 2021 to cast a shadow over any personal relationship we have. It was bad enough that year, but the relationships are intact.”

“Max is a great driver and an interesting personality, and God knows what will happen in the future, but having Kimi and George in the car, Mercedes juniors, real drivers forged at Mercedes, who have achieved every step of their career that we have supported – I look forward to this situation.”

“It seems natural now to move on to the next generation.”