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Steiner predicts Russell to Audi in 2028, doubts 2026 title hopes

George Russell

Guenther Steiner predicted George Russell could move to Audi in 2028 and gave the Mercedes driver only a five percent chance of winning the 2026 title.

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How the sources differ

r/formula1 shares the original prediction; F1i expands on the driver-market intrigue; Motorsport Week focuses on Steiner's brutal verdict on Russell's 2026 title chances.

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