Max Verstappen says he was baffled to read reports of regular communication between him and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. Red Bull motorsport advisor Dr Helmut Marko said earlier this week that the Silver Arrows were keeping constant tabs on the Dutchman, with a view to a potential move.
Marko told Auto Bild this week: He said: "There is a performance clause in Max's contract. Toto Wolff regularly calls him and his father, Jos."
However, the 21-year-old was more equivocal on claims he was in contact with Mercedes.
"I was surprised when I read that because first of all I never speak to Toto," he said. "He never calls me. He doesn't even have my number. So I found it funny.