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George Russell gives new update on contract situation with 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 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 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.
George Russell 'hunted by two teams' as Mercedes and Toto Wolff risk major embarrassment
According to a report from Sky Sports, both Aston Martin and Cadillac are interested in the Brit, although the former already have a contracted driver line-up in Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso. F1’s latest addition to the grid are reportedly close to signing Valtteri Bottas, but still have a seat free.
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
How will Russell feel about Mercedes contract saga?
Silverstone is also a fast track, but the other difference is that Aston Martin ran an old-spec floor at Spa, thinking it would better suit the track - including with the issue of bottoming at high-speed at Eau Rouge. This meant abandoning the new floor introduced at Silverstone for a previous-spec one introduced at Imola.
George Russell told his dad important instruction right after signing Mercedes deal
Mercedes star George Russell has revealed the complex relationship he had with his father as a youngster and just what he told him after signing on with the Silver Arrows
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.
Toto Wolff shares ‘very clear’ message on George Russell’s Mercedes future
Toto Wolff has expressed his contentment with securing George Russell’s future at Mercedes, following the definitive end to speculation linking Max Verstappen with a sensational move to the team.
George Russell rules out summer announcement as Mercedes contract talks continue
George Russell is not in hurry on his Mercedes contract extension, stating that discussions will take place after Summer break.
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