News Details
Wolff advised Verstappen to sign with Red Bull
Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes came close to signing up F1 rookie sensation Max Verstappen.
Ultimately, the 16-year-old Dutchman and his father-manager Jos went with Red Bull's famous driver programme, after Dr Helmut Marko promised him a race seat for 2015 at Toro Rosso.
"We had several meetings with Jos and Max," Wolff, Mercedes' motor sport chief, confirmed to the German newspaper Bild.
"He is certainly a great talent, but we would not and could not guarantee him a seat with us in formula one.
"So I advised them to accept the offer from Red Bull," Wolff confirmed.
Verstappen's signing at a very young age - before he even qualifies for a license to drive a road...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Wolff says he advised Verstappen to sign for Red Bull
Max Verstappen
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has admitted that his...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Mercedes ‘advised’ Verstappen to sign with Red Bull
Mercedes ‘advised' Verstappen to sign with Red BullPosted On 21 Aug...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Wolff advised Verstappen to sign with Red Bull
Red Bull
Toto Wolff has admitted Mercedes came close to signing up Max...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Sainz takes back seat after Verstappen signing
Carlos Sainz
In the wake of Max Verstappen's controversial signing, life...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Miguel Oliveira: I did my best to stay in MotoGP but...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Lorenzo shares his ‘theory' on the cause...
Five-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo believes that multiple factors...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Aprilia believes it “overreached our target”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta brands 2025 MotoGP season a “wasted...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Aggressive testing schedule planned ahead of Mick...
Following confirmation Mick Schumacher will make a switch to IndyCar next...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher hails IndyCar racing as "the way...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher joins RLL in IndyCar switch
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar switch with RLL in 2026
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Saudi Arabia: Elfyn Evans suffers puncture as...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Saudi Arabia: Why there’s “absolutely no...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Saudi Arabia: Adrien Fourmaux leads, Elfyn Evans...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta Chelsea-Arsenal press conference in full,...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave his pre-match press conference ahead of...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Enzo Maresca full press conference as he answers...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has spoken at a press conference ahead of...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
PL giants face competition from Manchester United and...
Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chelsea handed massive boost as Enzo Maresca confirms...
Chelsea have been handed a major boost ahead of their Premier League...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Qatar Grand Prix Free Practice 1 - Results
Full results from Free Practice 1 for the Qatar... Read More »
2h ago from F1i.com
LIVE: 2025 F1 Qatar Grand Prix - Free Practice
Follow along with all the action live from the... Read More »
4h ago from RacingNews365.com
McLaren handed FIA exemption after Lando Norris issues
McLaren encountered an unusual scenario ahead of... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
