George Russell: Mercedes driver confident of remaining with team amid speculation over Max Verstappen joining from Red Bull | F1 News
George Russell says he does not think he “will go anywhere” in the middle of the speculation that he could be replaced in Mercedes by Max Verstappen.
Russell said Sky Sports F1 Before the Austrian Grand Prix of last weekend, which he thought that an extension of his expired contract was retained by the pursuit of Verstappen by Verstappen by his team, before the boss of Mercedes, Toto Wolff, confirmed that he was in “conversations” of the signing of the Dutchman.
The fact that Russell and Verstappen argued on the track in last year led the Briton the most, rather than his teammate Kimi Antonelli, who would make room if Mercedes convinced the world champion to join.
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However, speaking on Thursday at a press conference before the British Grand Prix this weekend, Russell expressed his confidence that he will stay with the Arrows Silver and seemed to suggest that he thought Wolff could twin with Verstappen.
Russell said: “Each team has two seats available and it is normal for each team to envisage what the future has in store for us, and I do not take it personally because I have clearly indicated since the start that I have been happy to be teammates with anyone.
“So, of course, there are a lot of conversations, a lot of rumors and all this is pointed out towards me, but for my part, this will not really be the case.
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“I want to continue with Mercedes in the future. The fact is that Toto never dropped me. He always gave me his word, but he also has to do what is good for his team, which includes me, but it also includes the thousands of people working for Mercedes.
“For me, it’s nothing to fear because I don’t think I’m going to go anywhere. And anyone is my teammate, that doesn’t concern me either.”
Russell: no lack of interest from other teams
The most obvious landing points for Russell if they should be forced to leave Mercedes would be a direct exchange to Red Bull, or a move to the ambitious Aston Martin, which was also linked to Verstappen.
The 27 -year -old confirmed that he had received the interest from other teams, but said that the fact that Mercedes also acts while his management limits his control over the situation.
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Toto Wolff confirmed that Mercedes has “conversations” on the signing of Verstappen.
When he was asked if he was convinced that he would win a seat corresponding to his ambition and his status if he left Mercedes, Russell said: “Yes, confident enough, to be honest. Because I think what I have proven so far was sufficient.
“All the teams that have stretched my hand in the past, I said:” I am faithful to Mercedes, this is where my future resides “.
“And finally, Mercedes is my managers, so he must be treated by Mercedes first.
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“There was no lack of interest,” let’s say. But I was focused on my side. I am faithful to Mercedes.
“In the end, everything will work itself and the probability that I am not at Mercedes next year, I think it’s exceptionally weak.”
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