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George Russell is yet to sign a deal for 2026, but what do F1 fans believe he deserves?
Formula 1 fans have made it clear that George Russell should receive a new multi-year contract from Mercedes. Even though he doesn’t have a seat for 2026 yet, it’s highly likely that he will stay with the team. Russell himself confirmed after the Hungarian Grand Prix that signing a new contract is a matter of “when not if,” especially now that Max Verstappen is out of the picture for next year. Talks between Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and Verstappen delayed Russell’s contract negotiations temporarily, but that obstacle has been removed. Supporters have a strong opinion that the 27-year-old deserves a multi-year deal, as demonstrated in a recent RacingNews365 poll where 65% of voters were in favor.
