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Reports suggest Ferrari’s top brass would pursue George Russell for 2027 should either Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton quit its F1 team.
Ferrari’s top executives are reportedly eyeing George Russell for the 2027 Formula 1 season in case Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton depart the team. Russell has earned a solid reputation in the paddock since his F1 debut. Although Russell has been performing well with Mercedes, leading the team post-Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for this season, his contract with Mercedes is confirmed only until 2026. There are rumors that Mercedes may pursue Max Verstappen, and with Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari this season and Leclerc’s discontent with the team’s competitiveness, a seat might open up at Ferrari in 2027. Ferrari’s management highly regards Russell and is keen on having him join if Leclerc or Hamilton choose to leave. Leclerc remains loyal to Ferrari and is focused on winning races with the team despite the current challenges they face in terms of competitiveness.
