Wolff jokes Mercedes has Verstappen for 'real hero races'

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At Zandvoort, Toto Wolff joked Mercedes has Max Verstappen for the "real hero races," referencing his Red Bull deal. He admitted a future Mercedes-Verstappen partnership is now a long shot after locking in Russell and Antonelli.

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How the sources differ

Crash.net frames Wolff's comments as a tease to Red Bull, while Autosport and Motorsport.com detail the Zandvoort media session tradition. F1i focuses on the admission that a Mercedes-Verstappen move is unlikely. No official FIA document is present.

Recommended first read: Autosport provides the most context on the Zandvoort media session and Wolff's comments, with a clear image and no paywall, making it the most informative.

Wolff jokes Mercedes has Verstappen for 'real hero races'

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