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Russell admits Verstappen “on another level” and urges Mercedes to ‘raise game’
Max Verstappen secured his third consecutive world championship title by finishing second in the Qatar Grand Prix sprint race. With six races remaining, Verstappen’s dominant performance has made it impossible for anyone else to catch up, as he has won 13 out of 16 races so far. George Russell acknowledged Red Bull’s superiority and admitted that Mercedes would need to work hard to turn things around next season. He congratulated Verstappen and Red Bull for their outstanding performance. Russell also expressed the desire for Mercedes to raise their game and put Red Bull under pressure in the future. Earlier in the weekend, Russell expressed confidence that Mercedes would not stumble in their pursuit of Red Bull, but Lewis Hamilton emphasized the need for significant development to challenge Red Bull next year.
Source: Crash
