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George Russell makes Mercedes contract request

George Russell makes Mercedes contract request as Verstappen rumours intensify

There’s nothing new about the Verstappen to Mercedes rumour, which began last year as Toto Wolff publicly courted the Red Bull driver as a replacement for the Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton. Wolff went on to sign Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli as Russell’s F1 2025 team-mate, but both drivers are out of contract at the end of this season.

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Verstappen to Mercedes, Russell at Red Bull: the 2026 grid

Max Verstappen will be driving for Mercedes next season. The Dutchman will replace George Russell, who in turn takes the vacated spot at Red Bull Racing. Premature? Most certainly, but not unrealistic as the silly season in Formula 1 is in full swing.

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Former Driver Backs Max Verstappen - George Russell Mercedes F1 Lineup

Former Formula One driver Jenson Button has backed Max Verstappen's move to Mercedes, saying he would form an excellent driver lineup with George Russell. While that would mean replacing Andrea Kimi Antonelli,

Max Verstappen's Red Bull switch approved by Toto Wolff's boss as Mercedes make power play

Mercedes have been heavily linked with a move for Max Verstappen, who could find a way out of his Red Bull contract, with ...

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Russell showcases impressive Red Bull knowledge as he fails Mercedes test

The Englishman nailed every single one. But that wasn’t enough for him; he decided to push himself even further. “I ...

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Max Verstappen ‘wowed’ by Mercedes ‘gold nugget’ in fresh Red Bull exit claim

Max Verstappen will be left “wowed” by the “little gold nugget” of having the car to beat at Mercedes in the F1 2026 season. That is the claim of Johnny Herbert, who believes Mercedes’ plans for F1’s ...

George Russell 'five year deal' theory emerges that would leave Red Bull looking silly

F1’s reigning world champion is contracted with Red Bull until 2028 but is exploring his options elsewhere with the Milton ...

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'Verstappen stays with Red Bull, Russell secures new Mercedes contract'

All speculation about Max Verstappen's move to Mercedes may well be nonsense, according to Juan Pablo Montoya. The former F1 ...

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Toto Wolff remains firm on key demand as Mercedes and George Russell negotiations hit ‘impasse’

Even with all the noise surrounding Red Bull Racing after the British Grand Prix, George Russell still doesn’t know where ...

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George Russell Sends Message to Teams Who Have Approached Him for 2026

Mercedes driver George Russell made it clear that he is getting interest from all over the Formula 1 paddock. Russell remains ...

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Mercedes or Red Bull? Where will Verstappen be? 'It is more likely for 2026'

After Christian Horner made his exit from Red Bull Racing, the Sky Sports F1 podcast filmed an emergency episode where they ...

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Brutal Aston Martin sacking can hand George Russell F1 lifeline

Stroll junior would likely be given a comfortable position within the team in the result of a potential sacking, but the ...

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