Max Verstappen to Mercedes? George Russell Reveals Talks
- George Russell suggested that Max Verstappen and Mercedes might be in talks, which would be a major change in Formula 1.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the need to explore future developments regarding discussions about Russell's contract.
- Verstappen, a Red Bull driver under a long-term contract through 2028, scored 155 of Red Bull's 162 points this season, highlighting his strong performance.
- Russell emphasized that to be back on top, Mercedes needs the best drivers, the best engineers, and the best pit crew.
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George Russell’s remark that Mercedes is in “ongoing” conversations with Max Verstappen, and that this may be delaying a new contract for Russell, has revived one of Formula 1’s most curious driver market stories.The prospect of Mercedes stealing Verstappen from Red Bull, where he is under contract until 2028, first seriously emerged last year but seemed to be parked when team boss Toto Wolff said that he and the Verstappen camp had agreed in th…
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