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Dutch Grand Prix: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has disclosed that he has maintained an "open communication channel" with Max Verstappen, hinting at the possibility of the Dutch driver joining the Silver Arrows in the future. Although Wolff has admitted that securing Verstappen for the 2024 season was always a "long shot," the talks between the two have sparked intrigue within the Formula 1 community.

Wolff confirmed that discussions with Verstappen and his management team had taken place earlier this year. These talks occurred against the backdrop of internal turmoil at Red Bull, following allegations of sexual harassment and coercive, controlling behaviour made against team principal Christian Horner by a female employee.

Although Horner was eventually cleared by two internal investigations, the situation led to a moment of uncertainty within the Red Bull camp.