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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has disclosed that an agreement with George Russell over a new deal to ensure he will continue with the team in F1 is “super near”.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed that a deal with George Russell for the upcoming Formula 1 season is very close.
Despite having six rounds left in the current campaign, Mercedes has yet to confirm their 2026 driver lineup.
It was initially believed that Mercedes would retain their current driver duo after Max Verstappen chose to stay with Red Bull.
However, neither George Russell nor Andrea Kimi Antonelli has officially been announced by the team.
Wolff praised Russell’s performance during the Singapore Grand Prix weekend and stated that the contract situation will be resolved soon.
Russell is expected to continue with Mercedes, with Wolff highlighting his strong leadership as Lewis Hamilton’s successor.
Wolff emphasized Russell’s consistent performance and potential to lead the team to success in the future.
