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George Russell addresses questions about his Mercedes F1 future ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix
George Russell is comfortable with his future in Mercedes F1 despite currently having no contract on the table. He and teammate Kimi Antonelli are both out of contract at the end of the 2025 Formula One season. Russell’s standout performance this season alongside Max Verstappen has garnered attention. Although Mercedes has reportedly discussed with Verstappen’s camp, Toto Wolff indicated Russell and Antonelli are the priorities for 2026. Russell emphasized that performance and results will determine his future and is not stressed about it, focusing on each race. While no contract is yet on the table, Russell is at peace with the situation and content to wait for it to unfold naturally.
