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George Russell is out of contract at Mercedes at the end of the season, with rumours linking Max Verstappen with a switch from Red Bull growing.
Martin Brundle believes that George Russell is feeling “nervous” amidst increasing speculation about Max Verstappen potentially moving to Mercedes. Russell’s contract with Mercedes is set to expire at the end of the current season, and despite Toto Wolff expressing confidence in reaching a new deal, Russell has not made progress in negotiations. Russell suspects that Wolff’s longstanding interest in signing Verstappen may be a factor, given the uncertainty surrounding the Dutch driver’s future at Red Bull. With a break clause in Verstappen’s contract allowing him to leave if he’s not in the top three of the championship by a certain point, the situation adds a layer of complexity. As Verstappen currently sits third in the standings, just behind Russell, Brundle noted a sense of unease and speculated on potential future developments in the Formula 1 landscape.