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[Saba Sports News] The F1 transfer market is in turmoil again. James Vowles, head of the Williams F1 team, warned his former employer, Mercedes F1 team: “Signing Max Verstappen would be a fatal mistake.” This strategy master, who once assisted Lewis Hamilton in winning seven championships, pointed out in an interview with British media that the chemistry between the current Mercedes drivers, George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, is far more valuable than chasing the Dutchman. Although Verstappen’s contract includes a clause that allows him to leave if performance declines, senior Red Bull officials admit that there might be a transfer earthquake during the summer break this year. Vowles listed three arguments for Mercedes to stay away from Verstappen: 18-year-old rookie Antonelli amassed 38 points in five races, demonstrating extraordinary talent; Russell clinched podium finishes three times this season, proving his leadership qualities; the strong team culture carefully built by Mercedes could be destroyed by Verstappen’s dominant personality. Vowles emphasized that Mercedes has a golden balance, and breaking this equilibrium for one person would come at a huge cost.