Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff had been enthusiastic about signing Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season. Despite initial interest, i
had been enthusiastic about signing Max Verstappen to replace Lewis Hamilton for the 2025 season. Despite initial interest, it has now been reported that Mercedes has closed the door on Verstappen, with the reasons for this decision still unclear., Verstappen will not be an option for Mercedes anymore. After Lewis Hamilton announced his Mercedes exit in February to join Ferrari next year, several drivers were in contention for the seat alongside George Russell.
It's unclear whether Verstappen has officially declined a future move to Mercedes, or if Wolff's decision to sign Kimi Antonelli for the 2025 seat prompted him to declare the door closed for Verstappen. The report arrives ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, where Formula 1 resumes the 2024 season after the summer break.
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