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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.

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.

The British driver is in no rush to renew his contract with the Mercedes team and doesn't believe it will happen during the summer break.

George Russell reveals his contract extension situation as he looks forward to a holiday after the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Former Formula 1 driver and FIA steward Johnny Herbert says Mercedes should have already sorted George Russell's new contract. With Lewis Hamilton leaving for Ferrari ahead of 2025, Russell is now the clear number one driver at the Silver Arrows,