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George Russell has spoken out on the current uncertainty surrounding his Mercedes future – and how Toto Wolff is handling things.
George Russell expressed his full support for Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, stating that he has always been reliable and consistent in their partnership. Despite the swirling rumors about his future at the team and Max Verstappen’s potential move, Russell remains calm and focused on his performance.
Currently out of contract at the end of the season, Russell is confident in his strong start and believes he has proven his worth to be considered for retention. During the British Grand Prix weekend, he reiterated his willingness to continue with Mercedes, regardless of who his teammate might be.
Amid speculations and reports, Russell clarified that he is not in talks with any other teams and trusts Wolff to make the best decisions for both him and the Mercedes team. He emphasized that his priority is to focus on his driving and deliver results on the track.
