British driver George Russell has set tongues wagging in the Formula 1 world with his shocking revelation about his dream team at Mercedes. The Williams driver expressed his willingness to have Max Verstappen as his teammate at Mercedes, hinting at the potential of a formidable duo in the powerhouse team.
Despite any past clashes between Russell and Verstappen, the Williams driver did not hold back in praising the Red Bull star’s talent and status in the F1 grid. Russell even went as far as to say that if he were in the shoes of Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff, he would choose himself and Verstappen as the ultimate driver lineup without hesitation.
The speculation surrounding Verstappen’s possible move to Mercedes has been ongoing, especially with Russell’s contract set to expire at the end of the year. Russell addressed the rumors, emphasizing that he would welcome the opportunity to be Verstappen’s teammate, acknowledging the Dutch driver’s appeal to any team on the grid.
In an interview with Mundo Deportivo, Russell stated, “Why wouldn’t a team want Verstappen? If I were Toto, and you had two choices… If you could have any driver and all the drivers were available, I would choose myself and I would choose Verstappen – if I were in Toto’s shoes.”
As the F1 rumor mill continues to churn, fans are left speculating about the potential powerhouse pairing of Russell and Verstappen at Mercedes. Only time will tell if this dream team will become a reality and shake up the F1 grid as we know it.