Russell Explains Mercedes Interest in Verstappen: The Best Driver in F1 Right Now

The Mercedes driver, George Russell, has shared his thoughts on the rumors regarding the potential transfer of four-time and reigning champion Max Verstappen to the team.

«Why do they want to sign Max? It’s quite simple; he’s currently the best driver. He’s a four-time world champion. This isn’t about me or Kimi. Each team has two drivers, and Verstappen is just one person.

As for a new contract, rumors are never reliable, are they? I think some discussions are somewhat close to reality, but we typically don’t talk about contracts until May or June,» stated George Russell, as reported by GrandPrix.

For context, there have been recent media speculations about Max Verstappen potentially leaving Red Bull at the end of the 2025 season to join another team. Mercedes and Aston Martin are considered the main contenders in the race for Verstappen.