Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has laid out his 'absolute priority' in a 2026 driver line-up after Max Verstappen rumours.

Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has addressed growing speculation that the team could be set to make a move for Max Verstappen. The four-time world drivers' champion is believed to be weighing up his future at Red Bull, with the Silver Arrows heavy favourites to land his signature should he decide to depart.

Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has dropped a significant update regarding their driver line-up situation in 2026 as Max Verstappen continues to be linked with a move to the F1 team.