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George Russell remains out of contract at Mercedes, with a new deal yet to be agreed between him and Toto Wolff.
Mercedes F1 team boss Toto Wolff believes George Russell will have a peaceful summer break despite uncertainty over his contract. Talks for a new deal with Russell have not been fruitful as Mercedes aims to sign Max Verstappen for the 2026 season. Wolff has expressed interest in maintaining a Russell-Antonelli line-up due to Verstappen’s likely stay at Red Bull. He praises Russell’s maturity and stability as a driver, anticipating no impact on his performance from the contract situation. Russell had initiated recent rumors about a potential change, emphasizing his awareness of the situation, which Wolff appreciated as a display of transparency between them.
