Verstappen visiting Mercedes boss Wolff? Here's what we know!

20:05, 11 Jul
Updated: 20:31, 11 Jul
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It could be purely coincidental. Or not. The fact is that Max Verstappen is currently on the Italian island of Sardinia, where his large yacht is currently moored. Toto Wolff's boat is also nearby. Could this be a sign that the two are meeting to discuss Verstappen's move to Mercedes?

What's really going on?

Ralf Schumacher made a remarkable prediction earlier in the week. The German former driver said that Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff would meet in Sardinia, possibly to discuss a move from Red Bull Racing to the German team. And lo and behold, Verstappen has now arrived in Sardinia.

Is Toto Wolff there too?

That's the big question. Thanks to online trackers, it can be seen that his boat is in Sardinia, so it cannot be ruled out that the Austrian is in the area or will arrive soon. In any case, there are a couple of Grand Prix-free weekends ahead, so Wolff might have the time to take a few days off and relax in Southern Italy.

What does Mercedes say?

The team does not want to comment on every rumor, but does indicate that Italy is large. It is not confirmed or denied whether Wolff is meeting Verstappen.

Is a meeting between Verstappen and Wolff logical?

Good question. It's no secret that Verstappen is thinking about his future: stay with Red Bull Racing or move to another team? And that other team would logically be Mercedes. But why fly all the way to Sardinia if a meeting could also take place in Monaco, where Verstappen and Wolff live? Moreover, such a meeting there could be a lot more anonymous.

Does Verstappen conduct any negotiations himself?

No, for that he has Raymond Vermeulen, his manager. It is known that he has held exploratory talks with Mercedes. However, it seems logical that Verstappen would talk to Wolff about what exactly he could offer. After all, the driver also wants to know where he would end up and what the chances are of winning another world title.

What now?

It's a waiting game! Rumors will undoubtedly continue to emerge about a possible move from Verstappen to Mercedes. The proximity of the two boats certainly doesn't quiet those stories.

Is there an update the Verstappen-Wolff meeting speculation?

Absolutely! Read more here.

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