George Russell ‘in danger’ at Mercedes if Toto Wolff gets his Lewis Hamilton wish
Mercedes star George Russell is ‘in danger’ if Max Verstappen signs for the Silver Arrows, former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher insists. Toto Wolff has been desperate to sign Red Bull star Verstappen and could reportedly still attempt to lure the Dutchman even if Kimi Antonelli is promoted from Formula Two.
Antonelli, 17, seems to be the likeliest contender to replace the outgoing Lewis Hamilton, who will join Ferrari for the 2025 season. But Wolff has gone public several times with his desire to prise Verstappen from Red Bull.
Mercedes star George Russell is ‘in danger’ if Max Verstappen signs for the Silver Arrows, former Formula One driver Ralf Schumacher insists. Toto Wolff has been desperate to sign Red Bull star Verstappen and could reportedly still attempt to lure the Dutchman even if Kimi Antonelli is promoted from Formula Two.
Antonelli, 17, seems to be the likeliest contender to replace the outgoing Lewis Hamilton, who will join Ferrari for the 2025 season. But Wolff has gone public several times with his desire to prise Verstappen from Red Bull.
But a scenario where Verstappen and Antonelli are wanted by Mercedes leaves question marks over Russell’s future. The 26-year-old was signed from Williams in 2022 but has struggled with consistency, largely down to performance issues with both the W14 and W15 cars.
Schumacher told Sky Germany that the English driver is ‘in danger’.
