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F1 News Today: Russell Mercedes contract verdict issued as Perez handed F1 RETURN boost
Sergio Perez’s departure from Red Bull could lead to a promising return to F1, as his stock has potentially increased since leaving the team at the end of last year.
Mercedes seems ready to offer George Russell a new contract, suggesting a continued partnership with Toto Wolff’s F1 squad.
Despite speculation, it is unlikely that Lewis Hamilton will make a return to Mercedes, as he seems set in his ways and has been linked to a possible move to Ferrari.
Williams F1 team has provided an official update regarding their plans for the upcoming summer shutdown.
Toto Wolff’s journey from a struggling driving instructor living on a farm to a successful F1 billionaire is a remarkable story that has made him a respected and influential figure in the paddock.






