[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6027 followers Created: 2025-07-14 07:29:01 UTC Verstappen and Russell as a duo at Mercedes? 'It's like pairing Senna and Prost': — Rumors continue to swirl about Max Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes, with George Russell often mentioned as the driver who might be replaced. However, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Russell's Mercedes teammate, also lacks a contract for 2026. Jenson Button expressed enthusiasm for a Verstappen-Russell pairing, sharing his thoughts on The Sports Agents podcast: “I would love to see it. Whether it would happen or not, I don't know. But, you know, from my point of view as a fan of the sport and also doing TV work, yes, we want to see that.” — Button compared the potential duo to legendary rivals, emphasizing the excitement it could bring: “We want to see that within a team. It's Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, do you know what I mean? So I am a big fan of both of them. I think they're both very skilled. I feel for George a little bit because, you know, everyone's saying if Max does go to Mercedes, it'll be George that's leaving.” — Button acknowledged Russell's talent and hard work, especially against Lewis Hamilton: “But the guy's at the top of his game. You know, he's an exceptional talent, works hard. When he was up against Lewis, you know, he beat Lewis to do that. I know how difficult that is.” — Reflecting on the situation, Button noted the challenge for Mercedes: “It's a real strange situation we find ourselves in, trying to replace an amazing driver with another amazing driver at Mercedes. So if they were teammates, yeah, I think it'd be great for us. Very difficult for Toto though.” GPblog reported that Verstappen prefers to stay at Red Bull, contingent on two key factors. The first was reducing Christian Horner's power, which has been addressed. However, Verstappen also demands performance improvements, especially for 2026. Currently, Red Bull struggles to compete for the title, and if no progress is made, Verstappen might consider leaving. #maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #georgerussell 🇬🇧 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪 VIA: [gpblog]  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [jenson button](/topic/jenson-button) [kimi](/topic/kimi) [mercedes](/topic/mercedes) [george russell](/topic/george-russell) [verstappen](/topic/verstappen) [max verstappen](/topic/max-verstappen) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1944660389096271972)
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Verstappen and Russell as a duo at Mercedes? 'It's like pairing Senna and Prost':
— Rumors continue to swirl about Max Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes, with George Russell often mentioned as the driver who might be replaced. However, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Russell's Mercedes teammate, also lacks a contract for 2026. Jenson Button expressed enthusiasm for a Verstappen-Russell pairing, sharing his thoughts on The Sports Agents podcast:
“I would love to see it. Whether it would happen or not, I don't know. But, you know, from my point of view as a fan of the sport and also doing TV work, yes, we want to see that.”
— Button compared the potential duo to legendary rivals, emphasizing the excitement it could bring:
“We want to see that within a team. It's Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, do you know what I mean? So I am a big fan of both of them. I think they're both very skilled. I feel for George a little bit because, you know, everyone's saying if Max does go to Mercedes, it'll be George that's leaving.”
— Button acknowledged Russell's talent and hard work, especially against Lewis Hamilton:
“But the guy's at the top of his game. You know, he's an exceptional talent, works hard. When he was up against Lewis, you know, he beat Lewis to do that. I know how difficult that is.”
— Reflecting on the situation, Button noted the challenge for Mercedes:
“It's a real strange situation we find ourselves in, trying to replace an amazing driver with another amazing driver at Mercedes. So if they were teammates, yeah, I think it'd be great for us. Very difficult for Toto though.”
GPblog reported that Verstappen prefers to stay at Red Bull, contingent on two key factors. The first was reducing Christian Horner's power, which has been addressed. However, Verstappen also demands performance improvements, especially for 2026. Currently, Red Bull struggles to compete for the title, and if no progress is made, Verstappen might consider leaving.
#maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #georgerussell 🇬🇧 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪
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