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F1 News Today: Russell Mercedes commitment questioned as team ‘test’ replacement
George Russell’s commitment to Mercedes has been questioned, with his battle for a contract extension deemed ‘pointless’. An F1 team is reportedly holding private tests to evaluate whether to replace a driver considered too ‘expensive’. Meanwhile, Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari replacement has received applause following a challenging period for the F1 champion. Max Verstappen’s GT3 race debut at the Nordschleife has sparked discussions of a challenge from F1 rival Lando Norris. Speculation surrounds a possible comeback for Christian Horner at a struggling F1 team after his Red Bull contract termination.
