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Russell Says He Expects to Stay at Mercedes Despite Signs Verstappen Could Join
- Ahead of the British Grand Prix, Russell dismissed exit fears, citing Verstappen’s release clause and ongoing speculation surrounding his Mercedes future.
- Following Russell’s comments, Italian media report Verstappen’s release clause allows him to leave Red Bull if outside top three by the summer break, with Wolff confirming talks at the Austrian GP.
- Sky Sports Italy reports Verstappen said “yes” to joining Mercedes; he sits third in the standings, nine points ahead of Russell.
- Brundle suggests Russell is exploring other teams, with Aston Martin seen as a possible destination amid ongoing Verstappen-Mercedes talks.
- With F1's 2026 technical rule changes approaching, Mercedes is seen as best positioned, and Russell continues to endorse the team’s future success.
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Motor racing-Russell says likelihood of leaving Mercedes "exceptionally low"
SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) -George Russell said he was almost certain to stay with Mercedes next season amid increasing speculation that his old Formula One foe Max Verstappen could move to the team from Red Bull. Read full story
F1: George Russell shrugs off reports, expects to sign new deal within weeks
George Russell shrugged aside reports that he is set to be replaced at Mercedes by arch-rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull, saying he expects to sign a new Silver Arrows contract in “the next couple of weeks”.
Tulsa World
Russell says he expects to stay at Mercedes despite signs Verstappen could join
SILVERSTONE, England — George Russell says there's an "exceptionally low" chance he'll leave Mercedes next year, even after he claimed the team was holding talks with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.
Idaho Press
George Russell says he expects to stay at Mercedes despite signs Max Verstappen could join
SILVERSTONE, England (AP) — George Russell says there's an “exceptionally low” chance he’ll leave Mercedes next year, even after he claimed the team was holding talks with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.
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