Aug.14 (GMM) Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff have been noticed holidaying collectively on the Mercedes boss’s yacht in Sardinia – their second such sighting this summer season.
In line with Italy’s Autosprint, the Purple Bull driver was “a welcome and amused visitor” aboard Wolff’s Mangusta vessel in Cala di Volpe on the Costa Smeralda – whereas Charles Leclerc was additionally seen individually on the pier.
The newest rendezvous comes after Verstappen publicly ended hypothesis a couple of 2026 Mercedes change by confirming he’ll keep at Purple Bull – though it’s believed his administration has secured an choice to depart after subsequent season if the next-generation automobile proves uncompetitive.
Former Haas crew boss Gunther Steiner instructed WEB.de: “Was Max’s determination to remain a shock? No. I believe it’s a strategic determination.
“Max is aware of he has the choice to depart Purple Bull on the finish of 2026. That provides him most flexibility. If Purple Bull is in a robust place, he’ll be in the suitable place. If not, he’ll see who’s up entrance and have the ability to change groups.
“If Mercedes reveals good type from 2026 onwards, Max will get a multi-year contract there. A transfer now on a long-term contract can be riskier,” Steiner added.
As for Leclerc, the summer season break means time away from Ferrari’s on-track struggles. “It’s essential to have your personal universe,” he mentioned.
“Now there are only a few locations the place I will be myself, reside like a traditional man with my household. I can isolate myself after we take a number of days’ trip on a ship, away from every little thing and everybody, shut solely to my family members.
“There I’m positive I’ll be alone with my household, my canine, my girlfriend – that’s the place I really feel good.”
