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George Russell Negotiates 2026 Deal Amid Mercedes Uncertainty

10/12/2025

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George Russell, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One driver, is negotiating a 2026 extension.
He secured two 2025 race wins but has not secured a new deal.
Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, says Russell has leverage because Mercedes lacks alternatives.
Rumors say Russell prefers not to have Toto Wolff as an advisor.
Mercedes is expected to offer a long-term contract as Russell and Kimi Antonelli are out of contract in 2025.

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George Russell, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One driver, is negotiating a 2026 extension.
He secured two 2025 race wins but has not secured a new deal.
Guenther Steiner, former Haas team principal, says Russell has leverage because Mercedes lacks alternatives.
Rumors say Russell prefers not to have Toto Wolff as an advisor.
Mercedes is expected to offer a long-term contract as Russell and Kimi Antonelli are out of contract in 2025.