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Toto Wolff responds after ‘conflicting’ George Russell Mercedes future admission
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has responded to George Russell's claim that he hasn't felt "assured" of a contract renewal.
George Russell Gives Timeline Update on 2026 Mercedes F1 Contract
Mercedes AMG Formula One driver George Russell has confirmed that he has not signed a contract extension for the 2026 season as the sport heads into the summer break. Russell's current Mercedes contract ends at the end of 2025.
Toto Wolff: George Russell was “stronger driver” than Lewis Hamilton in F1 2024
Frank admission from Mercedes team principal comes as George Russell goes on holiday and says “there’s no time pressure” over 2026 contract
Mercedes F1 star George Russell in demand as TWO teams look to pry star away
George Russell's services are in demand by at least two other F1 teams, according to reports, as uncertainty surrounding Mercedes' 2026 driver lineup fails to dissipate. Both Russell and his young team-mate Kimi Antonelli are due to be out of contract at the end of this current season and,
F1 Insider Says Mercedes Must Extend Russell's Contract to Win Championship
A former team principal has asked Mercedes to extend George Russell's contract if it wants to win a championship in the future.
George Russell won't sign new Mercedes deal during F1 summer break – here's why
George Russell has insisted he will not sign his new Mercedes Formula 1 contract over the current summer break as the Briton is keen to not rush proceedings. The 27-year-old’s deal expires at the end of the 2025 season and has been a major talking point in recent weeks as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was touted for a move to Mercedes.
George Russell hands Mercedes contract update as two F1 teams chase British driver
Mercedes driver George Russell has confirmed he will not finalise a new contract with the team during Formula 1's summer break, despite reported interest from rival outfits. The 27-year-old British driver,
George Russell Admits Mercedes F1 Situation 'Not Assuring' for Him or Kimi Antonelli
George Russell reveals his contract extension situation as he looks forward to a holiday after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
George Russell gave his dad clear F1 instructions as relationship changed
George Russell has opened up on his relationship with his father and the advice he gave him upon signing his first Formula 1 contract with Mercedes
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff claims George Russell 'stronger driver' than Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has claimed George Russell was stronger than Lewis Hamilton during the pair's final campaign together at the team. Hamilton - who won six of his seven world titles under the Austrian - swapped the Silver Arrows for Ferrari ahead of the 2025 season,
George Russell to Sign $40M Contract Extension With Mercedes F1: Report
Mercedes has reportedly decided to strike a deal with George Russell after Max Verstappen revealed his commitment to Red Bull for the 2026 Season.
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New Charles Leclerc data emerges after George Russell’s ‘close to illegal’ claim

Former Renault F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has analysed data to propose a theory on Charles Leclerc’s pace drop-off in Hungary.
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Formula 1: Former Haas Boss Harshly Criticizes Hamilton for His Dismal Attitude at Ferrari

The former Haas boss didn't hold back in criticizing Lewis Hamilton for his attitude after a tough weekend at the Hungarian ...