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Max Verstappen is the top target for Toto Wolff and Mercedes as they look to replace Lewis Hamilton. That’s no surprise given that the Dutchman has won the last three championships. But convincing him to leave Red Bull purely for sporting reasons is a mighty task. Verstappen has taken four victories from six races this year and is the overwhelming favourite for the title. With very few regulation changes expected for 2025, the likelihood is that he’ll be a five-time world champion within the next 18 months or so. Most drivers in that situation wouldn’t so much as think about a move. There has …