Russell wants to win the title in a battle with Max.
Describing a possible title fight in the 2026 season, George Russell spoke about a rivalry with Max Verstappen...
George Russell: "I know for sure that I can compete with the best. Obviously, Max is the benchmark right now — he's the one I'd like to go one-on-one with. I think only his fans might doubt my pace — and I'll be happy to prove them wrong.
Max is the only driver you'd want to be in the same team with to gauge your competitiveness.
I always think of Michael Schumacher at Ferrari, who needed five years to win the championship. People remember only the years of his peak, but no one remembers 1996 and 1997. I hope a better future awaits me too."
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