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George Russell ‘wants to be team-mates’ with Max Verstappen
George Russell is prepared to compete against Max Verstappen, a four-time F1 world champion, as teammates. Their ongoing feud, which first sparked at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix and intensified in Barcelona, has brought a refreshing dose of drama to the fanbase. Despite the rivalry, Russell expressed his readiness to challenge the top drivers and welcomed the idea of teaming up with Verstappen. With Toto Wolff eyeing Verstappen for a Mercedes seat, the potential for the British-Dutch rivalry to reignite remains. If Mercedes becomes a strong contender in 2026 and Red Bull falters, Russell and Verstappen could end up as teammates in 2027.
