Toto Wolff has said that Max Verstappen showed “integrity” in staying with Red Bull next season, believing “he owes them” after a difficult season by his standards.

The Mercedes team principal has been public in the past in discussing Verstappen as a potential future Mercedes driver, though the Dutch racer confirmed he will remain with Red Bull for at least the next year – with his contract running until the end of 2028.

Wolff: Max Verstappen said he ‘owes’ Red Bull

Wolff has since confirmed the team is ironing out final details of deals to keep both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli beyond this season, but the subject of Verstappen’s future had been a regular topic of conversation before he put an end to speculation prior to the summer break.

The Mercedes team principal heaped praise

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