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George Russell fires serious Max Verstappen accusation

Mercedes driver George Russell has weighed in on Max Verstappen's recent comments about the 2024 Formula 1 calendar, suggesting that the Dutchman's talk of retirement is merely a tactic to negotiate a better contract.  Verstappen expressed his discontent with the expanded 24-race calendar, stating that it would be 'too many' races and could potentially impact his decision to stay beyond his current contract, which runs until 2028. When asked about Verstappen's remarks and the effect of a high number of races on drivers, Russell playfully remarked, 'I think he's whinging because he wants more money!  “He's the highest-paid driver on this grid, and rightly so for what he's...
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