Speculations suggest that George Russell could leave Mercedes for Audi in 2026 if Carlos Sainz joins Mercedes.
According to recent reports, Mercedes driver George Russell could potentially be moving to Audi, which is acquiring Sauber in 2026, if Carlos Sainz was to sign for the former.At the center of this speculation is Audi's targeted acquisition of Sainz, whose future remains uncertain beyond the 2024 season following Ferrari's decision to replace him with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton. With the Spanish driver taking time over his next steps, Audi is left considering their options.
With indecision over Sainz, Christian Menath, a reputable F1 reporter, mooted Russell as a strong candidate for Audi. Menath remarked, as quoted by Planet F1:'If Carlos Sainz doesn't come , then it could be really only a temporary solution, because in 2026 the driver market carousel turns again.'George Russell and others may be on the market. You don't want to spoil that with a Bottas or whoever.'There will most likely be only a short interim solution.
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