168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell says he “wouldn’t be at all surprised” if 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Max Verstappen decided to take a year off in 2026 to assess his F1 options.

Verstappen’s F1 future has been a hot topic since the start of the year, particularly given Red Bull’s off-t🐼rack turmoil.

The Dutchman has been heavily linked with a switch to Mercedes𒅌, with Toto Wolff going public with 🐈his interest in Verstappen.

While Verstappen has a contract until 2028, it’s thought that he has a number of exit cౠlauses in his contract.

Anot♐꧋her factor to consider is the new rules in 2026, when Red Bull will build their own engine for the first time.

Mercedes are still undecided on which driver will partner Russell in 2025 following 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton’s shock decision to join Ferrari.

Russell remains open to partnering Verstappen should Mercedes manage to sign Fꦆ1’s top driver - but suggested the three-time world champion might take a sabbatical.

“I had the biggest challenge of joining Mercedes against the greatest❀ driver of all time statistically, in qualifying and in the race, and I performed against him, and that’s all I can do.

“Max can take a year off for 2026 and see which the best team is. I wouldn’t be at all surprised ♏if he did that. Remember, 2026 is a lottery. So, you truly don’t know what will transpire.”

Russell signed a multℱi-year deal with Mercedes inඣ the middle of last year, keeping him at the team until the end of 2025 at the earliest.

While Mercedes’ comp🌼etitiveness has unfortunately nose-dived since Russell joined the team in 2022, the Brit remains totally “loyal” to the Brackley outfit.

“I am a loyal guy and Mercedes have given me the opportunity, but I want to be 🍰a World Champion. That’s not us at the moment,” he added.

“But a year ago McL෴aren were the slowest team and now they are the quickest.”