Russell: My Mercedes seat never felt under threat from Verstappen
Mercedes driver George Russell has played down speculation that Red Bull's Max Verstappen could replace him at the team, insisting his seat never felt under threat ahead of his contract announcement. Rumours had swirled for months about Mercedes pursuing Verstappen, but Russell remained confident in his position. The Briton has now put pen to paper on a new deal, quelling the transfer talk. Russell also addressed suggestions that Verstappen's future remains uncertain at Red Bull.
Read the full story at skysports.comRussell putting the Verstappen rumours to rest removes one of the more persistent storylines in recent F1 driver market chatter. With his new contract confirmed, Mercedes' driver lineup is settled, allowing the team to focus fully on its competitive rebuild. The episode also highlights how high-profile seats are treated as perpetual speculation fodder even when the drivers involved are performing.
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