US EditionRussell Says He Expects to Stay at Mercedes Despite Signs Verstappen Could Join
- George Russell stated on Thursday at Silverstone that he expects to remain with Mercedes despite ongoing talks involving Max Verstappen.
- The speculation follows rumors resurfacing from last year that Verstappen could join Mercedes in 2026 amid significant F1 technical rule changes.
- Russell emphasized loyalty to Mercedes, confirming he has not approached other teams and is in no rush to negotiate a contract renewal.
- Russell expressed that despite uncertainties surrounding next season's rules, the most promising way for both parties to succeed is by maintaining their current approach.
- The ongoing contract talks and Verstappen's performance-based release clause suggest a potential driver change but Russell called the chance he leaves Mercedes "exceptionally low.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
72 Articles
72 Articles
All
Left
10
Center
34
Right
6
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenReposted by 
Marietta Daily Journal
Marietta Daily JournalGeorge Russell expects Mercedes return despite Max Verstappen rumors
George Russell believes he'll remain with Mercedes in 2026, even as his boss Toto Wolff continued to leave open the possibility of pursuing Max Verstappen.
·Georgia, United States
Read Full Article
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
·Malaysia
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources72
Leaning Left10Leaning Right6Center34Last UpdatedBias Distribution68% Center
Bias Distribution
- 68% of the sources are Center
68% Center
L 20%
C 68%
12%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
