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George Russell has declared that a new contract with Mercedes will not be signed during the F1 summer break amid his eagerness not to rush developments.
George Russell has made it clear that he will not finalize a new contract with Mercedes during the Formula 1 summer break, emphasizing the importance of not rushing negotiations.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed that Russell will continue racing for the team beyond 2025, putting an end to speculations about Max Verstappen potentially joining Mercedes after signing an extension with Red Bull.
As Verstappen is no longer an option, Mercedes is expected to enter the next season with an unchanged lineup featuring Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, focusing on the upcoming rules overhaul.
Despite reports suggesting an agreement is near, Russell remains firm that a resolution won’t come before the season resumes later this month, prioritizing rest and preparation for the second half of the year.
The British driver expressed his willingness to wait patiently for the negotiations to progress, highlighting the importance of reaching a mutually beneficial agreement with Mercedes.
Russell, who is in his fourth year with the team at the age of 27, underlined the need to nurture the relationship and find the right timing to finalize the contract, emphasizing the importance of not rushing the process.
