Red Bull Racing’s Christian Horner Calm Amidst Verstappen-Mercedes Rumors

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner dismissed speculation about Max Verstappen moving to Mercedes as “a lot of noise,” reaffirming that they have a contract with Verstappen until 2028. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had considered Verstappen in the past but seems to suggest a low chance of him joining Mercedes in 2026. George Russell, currently with Mercedes, is waiting for a contract extension and has been linked to Aston Martin. Horner emphasized that while Russell’s situation with Mercedes is unclear, they are committed to Verstappen. The ongoing talks and rumors…

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Revolutionizing Formula 1: George Russell’s Bold Push for Higher Protest Deposits

George Russell believes that Formula 1 teams should be required to pay a substantial fee, like a “six-figure sum,” to appeal decisions to race stewards in order to prevent unnecessary protests. He expressed frustration over the current system where teams only have to pay €2,000 to launch an appeal, which he considers insignificant for teams making significant profits. Russell, who won the Canada Grand Prix, suggested that a higher deposit for protests could deter teams from filing frivolous appeals. The Mercedes driver, also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’…

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