
Max Verstappen: George Russel to Mercedes will make life 'very difficult' for Lewis Hamilton
Daily MailMax Verstappen has claimed that George Russell's expected arrival at Mercedes will be 'very difficult' for Lewis Hamilton after it emerged that the Formula One star is unhappy with his countryman's impending move. Max Verstappen predicts life will be 'very difficult' for Lewis Hamilton next season Sportsmail understands that Williams star George Russell is on the verge of a Mercedes move Kimi Raikkonen's departure from Alfa Romeo at the end of the season has onset a shuffling of the F1 grid, with Mercedes chief Toto Wolff understood to be looking to replace Valtteri Bottas with Russell, while the Finn will replace Raikkonen. And now Hamilton's world championship rival Verstappen has weighed in on the sport's biggest talking point, opining that Russell will make life 'very difficult' the seven-time world champion. However, Hamilton is unhappy with Toto Wolff for removing 'compliant' Valtteri Bottas And Verstappen has backed Russell to thrive at Mercedes, in a blow to Hamilton 'If he joins, for sure he will make it very difficult for Lewis,' the Red Bull star said ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix via The Race.
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In Kimi Antonelli’s F1 debut, Mercedes glimpses a hopeful post-Hamilton future
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Lewis Hamilton ready to race for Ferrari for the first time in F1’s season-opening Australian GP
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F1: Wolff not looking to sign Verstappen for 2026, says priority is to extend Russell’s contract
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F1’s Mercedes chief Wolff says he’s not looking to sign Verstappen for 2026
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F1: Mercedes unveils car for new era with Russell and Antonelli
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George Russell refuses to change approach after feud with Max Verstappen in 2024
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George Russell says he won’t change approach to Max Verstappen after F1 feud in 2024
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Max Verstappen: ‘No intention to continue any kind of beef’ with George Russell in F1 2025
New York Times
George Russell gives verdict on F1 title chances after ‘trial and error’ years at Mercedes
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Max Verstappen’s team respond to Aston Martin speculation
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Max Verstappen tipped to join surprise F1 team in 2026: ‘It’s a tough call’
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Formula 1: Russell-Verstappen row intensifies as accusations fly before Abu Dhabi GP
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Michael Masi would be ‘fearing for his life’ if Verstappen had lost 2021 F1 title, says defiant Russell
The Independent
George Russell accuses Max Verstappen of bullying and threatening behavior as F1 feud deepens
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Mercedes driver George Russell says Max Verstappen is a bully, claims he threatened him
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Qatar Grand Prix 2024: Max Verstappen says he ’lost all respect’ for George Russell after penalty in qualifying
The Hindu
Formula 1: Max Verstappen wins Qatar GP but race for constructors' championship goes on after Lando Norris penalty
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Max Verstappen 'surprised and disappointed' by Russell
New Indian Express
Max Verstappen accuses George Russell of being 'two-faced' and insists he has lost 'all respect' for the Mercedes star in astonishing rant following their awkward stand-off at the Qatar Grand Prix
Daily Mail
Max Verstappen says he ‘lost all respect’ for George Russell after penalty in F1 qualifying
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Lewis Hamilton not expecting to leave Mercedes on a high after struggle in Qatar
The Independent
Max Verstappen stripped of Qatar GP pole as FIA explains verdict
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Max Verstappen wins 2024 F1 title in Las Vegas to join elite list of drivers
The Independent
Lewis Hamilton gives Max Verstappen message after fourth F1 title win
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Verstappen forecasts ‘big battle’ next year as rivals believe they can dethrone the champ
The Hindu
Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas
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Formula One fans hail Max Verstappen as the GOAT after he secures his fourth straight World Drivers' Championship following the Las Vegas Grand Prix
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Max Verstappen wins 4th Consecutive F1 Title with 5th-Place Finish
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Max Verstappen wins fourth straight World Championship as George Russell takes victory in Las Vegas
CNN
George Russell takes F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix pole and Max Verstappen starts ahead of Lando Norris
ABC
Verstappen has consistently been the best driver, says Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok
The Hindu
Lando Norris insists Max Verstappen would not win 2024 F1 title in a McLaren
The Independent
Lewis Hamilton's top five meltdowns after his rant in Brazil: From branding Max Verstappen 'f***ing CRAZY' to an x-rated tirade at his Mercedes crew - and ending his friendship with team-mate Nico Ros
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Verstappen's Masterclass Leaves Norris Defeated in Brazilian GP
Dutch News
Verstappen's Masterclass Leaves Norris Defeated in Brazilian GP
Dutch News
Lewis Hamilton lambasts Mercedes F1 car as ‘worst ever’ after Brazil GP ‘disaster’
The Independent
Hamilton eliminated from Q1 as five cars crash into the barriers, triggering five red flags, while Norris takes P1 for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix as Verstappen faces a P17 start
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Lewis Hamilton offers withering assessment of Max Verstappen's driving in wake of the world champion's clash with Lando Norris in Mexico, insisting he hasn't changed since their infamous world title b
Daily Mail
Lando Norris condemns ‘dangerous’ Max Verstappen after title rivals clash at Mexican Grand Prix
The Independent
Max Verstappen qualifies ahead of Lando Norris but ‘question marks’ set up Mexico City thriller
The Independent
‘An incredible result’ – Max Verstappen qualifies ahead of rival Lando Norris
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George Russell crashes in Mexico GP practice as Max Verstappen hit by engine issues
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George Russell receives medical attention after 180mph crash in second practice for the Mexican Grand Prix - as Max Verstappen encounters his own problems to boost Lando Norris' slim title hopes
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Verstappen Confident of Retaining Formula One Crown Despite Turbulent Season
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