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Russell: Any F1 team should "100%" try to sign Verstappen
After an independent investigation, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner was cleared of wrongdoing following allegations made by a female employee. Despite this, leaked material and Jos Verstappen’s warning of potential chaos if Horner stays have raised concerns at Red Bull, possibly necessitating a choice between Horner and star driver Max Verstappen. Should Max depart, Mercedes appears to be the likely destination, with his father meeting with Toto Wolff during the Bahrain Grand Prix. George Russell believes any team would jump at the chance to sign the three-time champion. While acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding the situation, Russell is ready to take on whoever fills Hamilton’s shoes at Mercedes, focusing on his own abilities. Russell embraces the challenge, drawing confidence from his experience alongside Hamilton as he eyes the future.
