Mercedes considers plan to help George Russell beat Max Verstappen in F1 runner-up battle

RUSGeorge Russell
VERMax Verstappen
Mercedes

Mercedes will go “full blast” to help George Russell secure runner-up spot in the 2026 Formula 1 world championship.

A week after Andrea Kimi Antonelli clinched the drivers’ title in Mexico, Mercedes wrapped up the constructors’ championship at a rain-affected Sao Paulo Grand Prix.

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Mercedes considers plan to help George Russell beat Max Verstappen in F1 runner-up battle

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