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George Russell wants Carlos Sainz partnership as Mercedes exit rumours swirl
Mercedes driver George Russell revealed his desire to team up with F1 rival Carlos Sainz in a different sport, namely padel. The Wimbledon Championships have been in the spotlight recently, with the tournament wrapping up this weekend. Max Verstappen’s potential move to Mercedes has been approved, adding to the offseason drama. Russell and Antonelli were asked to choose their ideal doubles partner from the F1 grid, with Russell selecting Sainz and Antonelli pondering between him and Fernando Alonso. Uncertainty looms over Russell and Antonelli’s future at Mercedes, as both drivers are out of contract and Verstappen is rumored to be eyeing a move. Despite the speculation, Russell remains optimistic about retaining his seat but faces stiff competition from Antonelli if Mercedes pursues Verstappen.
