George Russell says he wants to keep Max Verstappen in F1 but would 'understand' if he goes
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves during the qualifying session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain walks towards the Mercedes garage in Suzuka, central Japan, Thursday, March 26, 2026, ahead of Sunday's Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates on the podium after winning the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix race in Suzuka, central Japan, Sunday, March 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leaves during the qualifying session of the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, Japan, Saturday, March 28, 2026. (Franck Robichon/Pool Photo via AP)