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Russell says Mercedes seat ‘never under threat’ by Verstappen
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20/08/2026 at 15:4920/08/2026 at 15:56 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell has offered a cool-headed response to Max Verstappen’s decision to remain at Red Bull, insisting the Dutchman’s prolonged flirtation with a potential Mercedes move never left him fearing for his own future at the Brackley outfit. Verstappen finally ended one of Formula 1’s biggest lingering storylines at Zandvoort on Thursday by extending his Red Bull contract through 2030. His decision closed the door on speculation that he could switch to Mercedes or McLaren, while also bringing an end to suggestions that Russell might be displaced if the four-time world...
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