Don’t miss… <\/strong> Lewis Hamilton risks ruining Toto Wolff plan as George Russell praise backfires<\/strong><\/p>\n By contrast, Russell sees himself remaining in F1 for another 15 years, telling Beyond the Grid: “The sport is in such a great place.\u00a0There is a really exciting future.<\/p>\n “[F1 CEO] Stefano [Domenicali] and the team are doing an immense job, and I can only see it going from strength to strength in the years to come. There will be many years to come. 2024 we’re going for it. But I reckon I’ve got a good 15 years left in me.”<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n Russell getting his wish would see him race on until his forties, following in the footsteps of Fernando Alonso, and if he fulfils his Mercedes contract, Lewis Hamilton. The 25-year-old has made no secret of his desire to win a world title, although the Silver Arrows still have significant ground to make up on Red Bull before their driver duo can be truly competitive.<\/p>\n The scrap for points saw Russell and Verstappen butt heads earlier this season, with the Dutchman calling his F1 rival a ‘d***head’ after a coming together in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix Sprint.<\/p>\n Russell has spoken out on the confrontation, but insists that an apology was not required from the reigning three-time world champ. “It’s racing,” he said. “It’s a physical sport even though it’s sometimes not perceived that way. The cognitive stress you’re under, your own personal pressures… We all want to do the best job possible and we all respect that.<\/p>\n “None of us are going out there to crash on purpose or take somebody else off. There is never an apology needed. It doesn’t matter what has been said. In those moments, within an hour after the race, it doesn’t matter what’s said. It’s water under the bridge and you move on. You might not be best pals for the next couple of races, but we’re all mature enough to recognise it’s racing.”<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/73\/590x\/secondary\/5006103.jpg?r=1697112825170\")
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