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George Russell issues Mercedes demand after Max Verstappen resurgence

Mercedes driver George Russell has urged his squad to master their latest vehicle modifications as the 2026 Formula One championship enters its final six rounds. Following a dominant stretch earlier in the campaign where Russell and partner Kimi Antonelli captured eleven Grand Prix victories alongside four sprint triumphs, Red Bull and Max Verstappen have mounted a significant resurgence.

Verstappen secured back-to-back victories at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia and the Singapore venue, following a runner-up finish behind Russell in Azerbaijan. Despite these recent struggles with vehicle performance and differing setups between the two teammates, the organization anticipates clinching the drivers championship during the upcoming fixture at the Circuit of the Americas, with Antonelli positioned to secure the crown.

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