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George Russell’s huge new £30m Mercedes deal puts him among F1’s top earners
Mercedes has rewarded George Russell’s outstanding 2025 F1 season with a lucrative new contract, valued at £30m, establishing him as one of the highest-paid drivers on the grid. The announcement, reported by the Daily Mail and The Independent, concluded months of speculation and included a contract extension for Kimi Antonelli as well. Toto Wolff of Mercedes reiterated his unwavering confidence in Russell’s future with the team. Russell’s phenomenal performance, alongside standout driver Max Verstappen, reached a pinnacle with a commanding victory at the Singapore Grand Prix. The new contract signifies a promising future for Russell as he enters his 10th year with Mercedes, eager to tackle upcoming challenges in the sport’s transformative regulations. The British driver’s journey from Williams to Mercedes has been marked by impressive growth, culminating in significant successes and two victories in the current season.
