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Russell tells boss Toto Wolff to sign Verstappen

Jun.1 Mercedes' next driver lineup should be George Russell alongside Max Verstappen. That's the candid view of Russell himself, who denies team boss Toto Wolff is being 'disrespectful' by not immediately offering him a new contract for 2026 and beyond. Clearly, Wolff is leaving a potential door open for a shock Verstappen defection from Red Bull. 'The truth is, no,' Russell told El Mundo Deportivo when asked if he feels disrespected by Wolff amid arguably his best season so far at Mercedes and in Formula 1. 'The fact is, there are two seats in a Formula 1 team. And I've already said I'd be happy to be Verstappen's teammate,' the 27-year-old Briton insisted. 'Why wouldn't a team want...
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