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Intriguing detail of George Russell’s expected new Mercedes F1 deal
British driver George Russell is reportedly in line for a new “multi-year” contract extension with Mercedes in Formula 1, potentially until at least 2027, according to reports from Sky Sports.
Despite a strong season with a victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes had delayed offering Russell a new deal amidst rumors of Max Verstappen possibly joining the team.
Mercedes eventually abandoned the pursuit of Verstappen, with team principal Toto Wolff confirming Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli are the first choices for the next season.
Wolff hinted at a possible contract agreement with Russell before the summer break, expressing confidence in the driver’s performance and stability.
While a Russell-Verstappen pairing is not ruled out for the future, Wolff deems it unrealistic for now, emphasizing the current focus on Russell and Antonelli as the team’s drivers.
