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Russell to Mercedes? Verstappen is in favour of the switch!

The rumours surrounding George Russell and Mercedes seem to be getting stronger, now that Kimi Raikkonen has indicated that he will retire after this season in Formula 1. This also could mean a new competitor for Max Verstappen, if Valtteri Bottas indeed has to make way. The Dutchman is already looking forward to the duels with the young Briton. "If he joins the team I'm sure he's going to make it difficult for Lewis," Verstappen explained to The Race. The Red Bull Racing driver refers back to Bahrain 2020, when Russell had to step in for Lewis Hamilton after a positive coronation test. "He then jumped straight into the car in Bahrain and was very tricky for Valtteri after...
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