Yacht and jet trackers suggest Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff are meeting in Sardinia, fuelling F1 2026 driver swap rumours.

"It’s no coincidence either that this week, two yachts are cruising off Sardinia – one belongs to Toto Wolff, the other to Max Verstappen. And from what I hear, there’s a good chance they might have had a coffee together.

After initial informal talks in 2024, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is again courting Max Verstappen's services. This could impact F1 2026

Amid growing buzz of the four-time champion’s connection to Mercedes, an unlucky crash at the Red Bull Ring crushed his already dwindling championship hopes.

The Formula 1 paddock was rocked Wednesday by the news that Christian Horner, the longtime CEO and team principal of Red Bull Racing, has been fired after a 20-year run that featured many race wins and championships with drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season, but that hasn’t stopped ongoing speculation about a possible move to Mercedes.