Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed suggestions the Silver Arrows considered Max Verstappen as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton.

Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff sets a higher target than just acing the power unit regulations for his team in 2026.

Toto Wolff has revealed that there was ‘never a plan’ to bring Max Verstappen into Mercedes for the 2025 season, but admitted that the two parties ‘always talked’ during Red Bull ’s period of internal turmoil in 2024.

Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave Mercedes for Formula 1 rivals Ferrari was a blow, but also provided Toto Wolff with an opportunity to correct a huge past mistake

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff claimed he had never planned to sign Max Verstappen despite his public flirting with the four-time F1 world champion. Wolff courted Verstappen throughout 2024 as he looked for a possible Lewis Hamilton replacement.

Toto Wolff has made a dismal prediction for Lewis Hamilton’s 2025 Formula 1 season, and his debut with Ferrari. The seven-time world champion announced his exit from Mercedes last year, following a disappointing few seasons at the team after years of championship success.

Toto Wolff says he doesn’t believe Lewis Hamilton mentally switched off from Mercedes during the F1 2024 season. Hamilton struggled for pace and form alongside George Russell in his final season with the Brackley-based team,