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Wolff Jokes About Verstappen's Red Bull Deal

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff jokingly claimed the team has Max Verstappen for 'the real hero races' during a traditional media session at Zandvoort.

During Mercedes' traditional media session at Zandvoort, team principal Toto Wolff made light-hearted comments about Red Bull driver Max Verstappen's contract. Wolff jokingly suggested that Mercedes has Verstappen for 'the real hero races,' adding to the banter that often characterizes these Dutch press gatherings. cat-cross.com

The Mercedes media sessions at Zandvoort have become known for producing eye-catching comments, as Wolff demonstrated when he two years ago more or less confirmed Kimi Antonelli's F1 promotion during a similar event.