Wolff addresses rumors of alleged Sardinia meeting with Verstappen
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Did Toto Wolff and Max Verstappen really meet in Sardinia, as widely rumored? The Mercedes team principal has finally set the record straight once and for all.
There’s been plenty of speculation in recent weeks about Max Verstappen’s future in Formula 1. The Dutchman has long been linked to a potential move to Mercedes, and it’s no secret that Toto Wolff would be interested in securing the four-time world champion.
Recently, both Wolff and Verstappen happened to be present on the Italian island of Sardinia at the same time.
The news quickly spread through the paddock, with many assuming the two were there to discuss a possible deal.
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The team boss has now first responded to the rumors, setting the record straight once and for all via ORF: “What’s new is that people are now making photo collages with airplanes — we’ve never had that before.''
Toto Wolff
Wolff cryptic about 'meeting' Verstappen
While he didn’t explicitly deny seeing Verstappen there, he stressed that it doesn’t mean anything — it could simply be a coincidence.
"Just because you’re on vacation in the same area doesn’t mean you’re working together in Formula 1. We’ve always had a good relationship. It’s just a coincidence that we happen to spend our holidays in similar places.”
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