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George Russell has insisted that he would have managed to take the F1 Drivers’ Championship in 2024 had he been driving either a McLaren or a Red Bull car.
Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive title with two rounds remaining in the season, expressing that he believes it could have been achieved sooner if he had the McLaren MCL38 at his disposal. Despite Red Bull’s gradual decline in competitiveness, Lando Norris disagreed with Verstappen’s statement, emphasizing that the team’s early-season dominance allowed the Dutch driver to establish a substantial lead. George Russell, on the other hand, argued in favor of a closer championship battle, suggesting that Red Bull’s struggles should have extended the fight until the final races. Russell, who has clinched two wins with Mercedes this year, stated that he could have won the championship if placed in either Verstappen’s or Norris’ position. Furthermore, Russell pointed out the mistakes made by Norris and McLaren that contributed to Verstappen’s significant points lead and emphasized that Red Bull’s early-season performance advantage could have also led to his title success in the RB20 car.
