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George Russell ‘not happy’ at Mercedes amid uncertain F1 future
F1 legend Martin Brundle recently disclosed that Mercedes driver George Russell is discontented with his current situation within the team.
Although Mercedes boss Toto Wolff announced that the team will maintain their lineup for the 2026 season, Russell and teammate Kimi Antonelli are still awaiting official confirmation about their contracts.
The uncertainty around their future is intensified by Wolff’s interest in signing Max Verstappen, despite the Dutchman’s commitment to Red Bull for 2026.
Brundle mentioned that Russell is feeling disheartened by Wolff’s pursuit of Verstappen.
Antonelli’s performance has also been affected by contract uncertainties, as seen in incidents like getting stuck in the gravel during the Italian Grand Prix FP2 session.
Brundle and Nico Rosberg discussed the situation, with opinions varying on when to make decisions regarding the drivers’ contracts, highlighting the complexities of the F1 driver market.
