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Nico Rosberg has an unusual warning for George Russell in contract talks with Toto Wolff.
Nico Rosberg has cautioned George Russell about the possibility of Toto Wolff disappearing during negotiations for a new Mercedes contract. Russell is currently in talks with Wolff regarding a multi-year deal that would secure his position for a longer period. Speculations about Wolff trying to sign Max Verstappen from Red Bull have added to the uncertainty surrounding Russell’s future. However, with Verstappen likely to stay at Red Bull for 2026, the path seems clear for Russell and Kimi Antonelli to remain with the team for another season. Rosberg, who has experience with Wolff’s negotiating tactics, emphasized that Wolff’s strategy involves disappearing to strengthen his position. Despite Verstappen’s situation providing clarity, the speed at which Mercedes confirms Russell’s contract and Antonelli’s future remains uncertain.
