‘We don’t want to change’ – Wolff insists Mercedes ‘very happy’ with driver line-up as he dismisses Verstappen links

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has firmly dismissed speculation linking Red Bull's Max Verstappen to Mercedes, stating the team is 'very happy' with their current driver line-up and has no desire to make changes. Wolff's comments come amid the 2026 Formula 1 season, with Mercedes currently fielding George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli. The Austrian Grand Prix weekend provided the backdrop for Wolff's remarks, with Russell having taken pole position for the race.