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George Russell has still not put pen to paper and confirm his future with Mercedes beyond the current season.
With just a handful of F1 seats yet to be confirmed for next year, two of those are at the Mercedes squad, where George Russell and Kimi Antonelli are new team-mates, with Russell having won two grands prix, including the recent race in Singapore. Reports suggest Russell has turned down multiple contract offers from Mercedes in favor of better personal terms. Mercedes is considering signing Max Verstappen in the future, which might affect Russell’s future at the team. Toto Wolff has hinted at the possibility of having both Russell and Verstappen in the same team. Should Russell be given a long-term extension based on his performances, or would it be wiser for Mercedes to negotiate a fixed deal only for 2026? Share your opinion in the poll below!
