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Wolff Jokes About Verstappen Deal

Published August 23, 2026 · Updated August 23, 2026 · Motorsport.com

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff joked about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal, claiming his team has the Dutch driver for the 'real hero races' during a special media session at Zandvoort.

During a traditional media session with Dutch press at Zandvoort, Wolff made the humorous remark about Verstappen's contract with Red Bull. The Mercedes team principal has a history of making eye-catching comments during these roundtables, such as confirming Kimi Antonelli's F1 promotion two years ago. forumteam.blog

While Wolff's latest joke about Verstappen was met with amusement by Mercedes team members, it remains to be seen if the Dutch champion will respond to the light-hearted jab about his racing commitments.

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