George Russell has described his prolonged contract talks with Mercedes as “conflicting", but he remains confident about maintaining control over

Mercedes has reportedly decided to strike a deal with George Russell after Max Verstappen revealed his commitment to Red Bull for the 2026 Season.

Wednesday’s fast-paced F1 news includes George Russell closing in on a new Mercedes contract after Max Verstappen’s decision to stay at Red Bull for F1 2026. Let’s charge through the day’s main headlines at breakneck speed.

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British driver George Russell revealed that Mercedes held a meeting at the team's factory on Monday to determine the cause of the issues with the W-16.

George Russell has addressed the topic of a potential contract extension with Mercedes ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.

George Russell has revealed there is currently no contract on the table for him to sign as he continues to wait to secure his future. Russell is out of contract at the end of the year and, while expected to stay with Mercedes into F1 2026, discussions look set to extend beyond the summer break.