Verstappen & Russell: Mercedes Move Rumors Explained

The words on the future of the British of Mercedes and the four -time world champion that the German team would like as the first guide to next year

July 3 – 17:46 – MILANO

George Russell sends clear and direct messages on the eve of the Silverstone GP, that of the house. From the microphones of the press conference, the British pilot of Mercedes addresses the theme of the future, with the renewal of the contract that still does not unlock: “I have not yet updates in this sense because I have not yet signed, even if it is not the time to think about it – his words -. I have no news, but I trust Toto Wolff and I hope to continue in Mercedes. Guide to win the home GP “.

Con Verstappen?

Meanwhile, the rumors that see Max Verstappen in negotiations are increasingly insistent to become the new Mercedes pilot. A hypothesis that does not seem to worry Russell: “I feel I have hard skin and I don’t need to read news and listen to voices. I only think about guiding. Each team has two available seats and it is normal that they take into consideration the best hypotheses for the future. For this I don’t feel offended and I am always available with anyone who will be my partner”.

Max: “Nothing to say”

And precisely Verstappen, asked about his future, has chosen again one time to temporarily. And to those who asked him if next year he is seen behind the wheel of Red Bull or Mercedes replied: “I have nothing to say, at the moment there is no decision to communicate”. Indeed, a yes, since he was also asked for a possible sabbatical year. Drunk hypothesis: “Formula 1 will also be next year, this is the only certainty”.



Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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