George Russell ‘welcomes’ concept of Max Verstappen becoming a member of Mercedes
- Max Verstappen’s father is offended with Red Bull crew principal Christian Horner
- Mercedes boss Toto Wolff spoke to Verstappen Snr in Bahrain final weekend
- George Russell insists he would welcome the problem of dealing with Verstappen
George Russell has welcomed the thought of Max Verstappen becoming a member of Mercedes if the triple world champion walks out on Red Bull.
Verstappen’s future is in query after his father Jos instructed Mail Sport that the title-winning crew would ‘explode’ except Christian Horner stands down as boss.
Verstappen Snr is offended with Horner regardless of the 50-year-old Englishman having been exonerated of expenses of ‘coercive behaviour’ in direction of a feminine colleague.
A day after that verdict of an inside inquiry, a leaked electronic mail produced proof purporting to point out Horner sending suggestive WhatsApp messages to his colleague.
Verstappen Snr held talks – and a dinner – with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff final week in Bahrain, whereas a supply near the Verstappens additional prompt they have been ready to contemplate a transfer elsewhere if the state of affairs at Red Bull didn’t clear up.
George Russell has welcomed the thought of Max Verstappen turning into his new team-mate
Verstappen has been linked with a transfer to Mercedes after the latest drama at Red Bull
Max’s father Jos (proper) stated Red Bull would ‘explode’ if Christian Horner (proper) stored his function on the crew, whereas he additionally held talks with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff in Bahrain
Speaking forward of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Russell stated: ‘Any team wants to have the best driver line-up possible and right now Max is the best driver on the grid.
‘If any team had a chance to sign Max they would 100 per cent be taking it. But the question is on his side and Red Bull’s facet and we don’t know what is really happening behind closed doorways and it’s none of our enterprise, however it might be thrilling.’
A seat is accessible at Mercedes subsequent 12 months when Lewis Hamilton goes to Ferrari, whereas there are break clauses in Verstappen’s deal at Red Bull that runs till 2028.
‘This is my third season alongside Lewis, the greatest of all time,’ added Russell.
Russell (proper) who has achieved a powerful job towards Lewis Hamilton believes that he can ‘beat anyone on the grid’ together with triple world champion Verstappen (left)
‘I feel as if I have done a pretty good job alongside him.
‘Whoever were to line up alongside me, I welcome the challenge.
‘You want to go against the best, but I am focused on myself and I believe I can beat anybody on the grid. Having Lewis as my benchmark has been a good for me.’
