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Former Driver Backs Max Verstappen

George Russell makes Mercedes contract request as Verstappen rumours intensify

There’s nothing new about the Verstappen to Mercedes rumour, which began last year as Toto Wolff publicly courted the Red Bull driver as a replacement for the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton. Wolff went on to sign Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli as Russell’s F1 2025 team-mate, but both drivers are out of contract at the end of this season.

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Verstappen to Mercedes, Russell at Red Bull: the 2026 grid

Max Verstappen will be driving for Mercedes next season. The Dutchman will replace George Russell, who in turn takes the vacated spot at Red Bull Racing. Premature? Most certainly, but not unrealistic as the silly season in Formula 1 is in full swing.

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Former Driver Backs Max Verstappen - George Russell Mercedes F1 Lineup

Former Formula One driver Jenson Button has backed Max Verstappen 's move to Mercedes, saying he would form an excellent driver lineup with George Russell. While that would mean replacing Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Button said the junior driver is yet to showcase his true talent.

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Button’s Verstappen warning as ‘strange move’ Mercedes rumour continues

Jenson Button has warned Max Verstappen that the grass may not be greener at Mercedes, after all, he is “not going” to have a ...

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F1 Insider Urges Mercedes to Drop Kimi Antonelli For Max Verstappen

Former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has urged Mercedes to swap Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli instead of George ...

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Russell replaced by Verstappen? Data shows how unfair that would be

George Russell still has to fear for his seat at Mercedes for the 2026 season. Looking purely at the data over the past seasons, that must be extremely painful for the Briton. Many people felt sorry ...

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