Max Verstappen has been closely linked with a transfer to Mercedes that may put George Russel’s future unsure and Martin Brundle has shared some perception into the scenario
Martin Brundle has claimed that George Russell is “making contact with different groups” amid options that Max Verstappen might be a part of Mercedes. Toto Wolff confirmed on the Austrian Grand Prix that Mercedes have been contemplating a transfer for the Dutchman.
“It is solely regular that conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing,” Wolff mentioned. “As a staff principal chargeable for the perfect automotive model within the world it’s clear you are exploring what a four-time world champion goes to do sooner or later.”
Russell, in the meantime, is out of contract on the finish of the season and Brundle has revealed that the Brit has already contacted different groups a couple of potential transfer. Sky in Italy are reporting that Vertstappen is open to becoming a member of Mercedes.
And when requested concerning the stories and whether or not Verstappen becoming a member of Mercedes would imply Russell finally ends up leaving the staff, Brundle advised Sky Sports activities F1 : “I believe it might. I believe Mercedes and Toto, specifically, are so invested in Kimi Antonelli as the long run star and I do know that George has been making contact with different groups.
“Would they need to danger placing Antonelli, their future star, up towards Max Verstappen? Max has damaged quite a lot of team-mates due to velocity. Would they need to lose George Russell? Certainly one of their very own, who they handle.
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“And Max comes with somewhat bit of luggage – it isn’t the best group to deal with. And he is damaged his team-mates.
“We’ll have to attend and see precisely how that performs out. However I can see why… when you’re working a Formulation 1 staff and Verstappen is within the market, you have to think about hiring him.”
Brundle additionally believes that Purple Bull can be left in a “fairly dire” scenario if Verstappen have been to leap ship, including: “What do we all know that is factual? George Russell has not been introduced for subsequent 12 months, and that is extremely uncommon as a result of he is doing a superb job for Mercedes.
“He is a long-standing Mercedes driver and he is picked up the mantle superbly after Lewis Hamilton’s exit. So, for him to be hanging there nonetheless with out readability as we head into the midway level of the season is uncommon.
“And no person is completely, categorically denying that Max Verstappen is speaking to Mercedes – that is Mercedes or staff Verstappen, so one thing’s up. You’ve gotten a factor referred to as the Contract Recognition Board in F1 the place everyone’s contract is lodged centrally in Switzerland, and any disputes are dealt with like that.
“However can you retain an sad driver within the seat? From Mercedes’ viewpoint, it might not solely give them the quickest driver on the grid proper now, it additionally takes him away from Purple Bull. And when you took Verstappen out of Purple Bull’s ends in latest seasons, that may look fairly dire.”
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