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George Russell is unconcerned about the prospect of being team-mates with Max Verstappen, and would even welcome it.
George Russell expressed his willingness to have Max Verstappen as his teammate at Mercedes, indicating that he would be content with that lineup if he were Toto Wolff.
Despite acknowledging Kimi Antonelli’s potential, Russell emphasized that Verstappen’s elite status in F1 would position him as the top choice for any team in the championship.
Although Russell and Verstappen have had disagreements in the past year, Russell stated that he would pursue the four-time drivers’ champion if he occupied Wolff’s role as team principal.
Speculation surrounding Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes has intensified due to Russell’s contract expiring at the end of the season.
Russell addressed persistent rumors linking Verstappen to Mercedes, stating that he does not find them boring or disrespectful, highlighting the value of having a talent like Verstappen in a Formula 1 team.
