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George Russell has spent the last several years at the Mercedes F1 team but sees his contract expire at the end of the year.
Martin Brundle considers it peculiar that George Russell has not yet secured a new contract with the Mercedes team, despite his track record.
Russell joined the Mercedes academy in 2017 and transitioned to the F1 grid with Williams two years later.
Since moving to Mercedes for the 2022 season, Russell has shown his potential with three grand prix victories and a leadership role within the team.
Although rumors of Max Verstappen joining Mercedes have surfaced, Russell’s contract situation remains uncertain.
Brundle, speaking to Sky F1, believes Russell deserves a new contract and has performed exceptionally well this season, currently sitting in fourth place in the drivers’ standings.
If Mercedes can make improvements to their car, Brundle predicts Russell will be a strong contender against the leading McLaren drivers.
