News Details
Wolff says he advised Verstappen to sign for Red Bull
Max Verstappen
Mercedes motorsport boss Toto Wolff has admitted that his team came close to signing up Formula 1 rookie sensation Max Verstappen.
Ultimately, the 16-year-old Dutchman and his father-manager Jos went with Red Bull‘s famous driver programme, after 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 Bild. 'He is certainly a great talent, but we would not and could not guarantee him a seat with us in Formula 1.
'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...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes ‘advised’ Verstappen to sign with Red Bull
Mercedes ‘advised' Verstappen to sign with Red BullPosted On 21 Aug...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Verstappen plays down 2015 Toro Rosso race seat reports
Jos and Max Verstappen
Max Verstappen's father has played down reports...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lammers says Verstappen ready for 2015 F1 debut
Max Verstappen
Former Grand Prix driver Jan Lammers believes...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Vergne targets 2015 after ‘cruel’ career blow
Vergne targets 2015 after ‘cruel' career blowPosted On 20 Aug...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP teams agree on new rule for riders returning...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Ai Ogura hot property in MotoGP market as Trackhouse...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Alvaro Bautista comments on Toprak Razgatlioglu's 2026...
Two-time WorldSBK champion Alvaro Bautista shared what he would do if he...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
To crack the US, MotoGP should do a double-header in...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
From three-peats to 'last pick' success: IndyCar's...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou calls IndyCar at Barber win 'probably my...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Barber – Race Results
Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park was pure racing affair, with 27 drivers...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou walks away with decisive IndyCar victory at...
IndyCar visited the ever-beautiful Barber Motorsports Park this weekend,...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Portugal set to feature record-equaling WRC...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai was 'clearly unprepared' for WRC Canary...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota Gazoo Racing's silver lining
Toyota Gazoo Racing has a silver lining, literally. Not content with a...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal lead Chelsea in the race for 17-G/A star with...
Borussia Dortmund attacker Jamie Gittens has been linked with a move to...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 638 – 05.05.2025
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
Report: Arsenal learn asking price for 14-goal target...
Arsenal are looking to improve their attacking unit at the end of the...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal scouted 'extraordinary' target on Saturday;...
Arsenal are interested in signing the RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko at...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Toto Wolff delivers 'no doubt' McLaren verdict as Red Bull...
Toto Wolff has provided his view on the whether... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
FIA pay tribute as F1 race winner Jochen Mass dies aged 78
The Formula 1 and FIA community have paid tribute... Read More »
53m ago from GPFans.com
F1 Miami Grand Prix 2025 results: Final classification with...
The FIA have confirmed the official race result... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
