"George Russell stated, 'You wouldn't want to lose Max because we all enjoy racing against him, said Russell. But he has achieved what most drivers dream of, which is winning a world championship and he has got four of them.'"
"'At the end of the day, you get to a point where there isn't much more for him to achieve. He has ticked all the boxes. Maybe he can go after the records?' Russell added."
"'Knowing him as I do and drivers who have won or achieved similar things, at one point you want to do what puts a smile on your face.'"
"'He is in a very different stage of his career and I would understand if he stayed and also understand if he went.'"
George Russell expressed understanding if Max Verstappen chose to leave Formula One, citing Verstappen's dissatisfaction with current regulations. Russell noted that Verstappen has nothing left to prove, having won four world championships. He emphasized that Formula One is bigger than any driver and acknowledged Verstappen's achievements. Russell mentioned that drivers reach a point where they seek enjoyment in racing. Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull until 2028 but has performance-based escape clauses. He is also exploring opportunities in GT racing.
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