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George Russell makes Mercedes contract request

George Russell makes Mercedes contract request as Verstappen rumours intensify
There’s nothing new about the Verstappen to Mercedes rumour, which began last year as Toto Wolff publicly courted the Red Bull driver as a replacement for the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton. Wolff went on to sign Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli as Russell’s F1 2025 team-mate, but both drivers are out of contract at the end of this season.
F1 Insider Urges Mercedes to Drop Kimi Antonelli For Max Verstappen
Former F1 team principal Guenther Steiner has urged Mercedes to swap Max Verstappen with Kimi Antonelli instead of George Russell.
Ex-F1 Team Boss Pinpoints Mercedes’ ‘George Russell Problem’ over Max Verstappen Rumors
Max Verstappen is the biggest name in the F1 driver market right now. Despite having a valid Red Bull contract The post Ex-F1 Team Boss Pinpoints Mercedes’ ‘George Russell Problem’ over Max Verstappen Rumors appeared first on FirstSportz.
George Russell lifeline as new Max Verstappen to Mercedes scenario emerges – report
Kimi Antonelli could be loaned to Alpine for the F1 2026 season if Mercedes opt to pair Max Verstappen with George Russell, it has been claimed. Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes over recent weeks despite being under contract with Red Bull until the end of the F1 2028 season.
Mercedes F1 star George Russell joins Verstappen with $2.9MILLION purchase
Mercedes star George Russell has joined the likes of F1 champion Max Verstappen after making a lavish purchase. The British racing star has recently bought a Pershing 6X yacht, with the 62-foot vessel costing in the region of $2.
Former Driver Backs Max Verstappen - George Russell Mercedes F1 Lineup
Former Formula One driver Jenson Button has backed Max Verstappen's move to Mercedes, saying he would form an excellent driver lineup with George Russell. While that would mean replacing Andrea Kimi Antonelli,
Is George Russell ruining Mercedes’ Verstappen dream? Ex-F1 team boss thinks so
Ex-Formula 1 team boss Günther Steiner has hinted that Mercedes’ pursuit of Max Verstappen hinges on the decision of George Russell. The former Haas F1 team principal believes the British driver could be an obstacle in the Brackley-based outfit’s pursuit of the world champion.
Mercedes F1 driver provides update on future as Max Verstappen replacement rumours swirl
That's because of rumours linking four-time world champion Max Verstappen with a stunning switch to Mercedes, after both Russell and Toto Wolff confirmed at the British Grand Prix that talks had taken place of that nature.
George Russell's F1 Future Unclear as Aston Martin Responds To Rumors
Mercedes driver George Russell doesn't have a contract for the upcoming season - making him one of the hottest names on the driver market.
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F1 driver market – Who is tied down for 2026?
How long are all the current Formula 1 drivers contracted for, and whose contract runs out at the end of this year?
Inside F1 star George Russell's new £2.2m luxury yacht with four bedrooms and garage
George Russell has purchased a stunning Pershing 6X yacht, which contains four bedrooms, a private garage for a jet ski, and ...
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F1 News Today: Shock Aston Martin exit to open door for George Russell as Toto Wolff confirms transfer talks
Ex-Ferrari star Carlos Sainz has opened up about how it really felt to be replaced by Lewis Hamilton at the iconic F1 team.
George Russell buys luxury £2.2million Pershing 6X yacht as Mercedes star splashes cash after F1 success
GEORGE RUSSELL has splashed out on a £2.2MILLION luxury yacht following his success on the track. The Formula One superstar ...
George Russell Frustrated With Unusual Trait of Mercedes F1 Car
Mercedes driver George Russell has voiced his frustration about a key trait of Mercedes' F1 car that is affecting his ...
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Herbert outlines why Russell’s future hinges on Verstappen’s decision
Lately, there’s been plenty of talk about Max Verstappen’s future. Since Christian Horner’s departure, the rumor mill has ...
Helmut Marko lets rip as George Russell and Oscar Piastri name-dropped
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has taken aim at the inconsistency of F1 stewards after Oscar Piastri was slapped with a ...