US EditionGeorge Russell reveals wild but unsuccessful Mercedes F1 contract request
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Russell Reveals Mercedes Rejected His 'Big' F1 Contract Request
George Russell, after securing a solid finish in the 2025 Formula 1 season, sought an unconventional addition to his new contract with Mercedes: a genuine, race-worn F1 car. While the team agreed to extend his contract to 2026, they declined his request for a monocoque chassis. Russell expressed disappointment over the rejection, citing the limitations imposed by the FIA's cost cap on chassis production. He suggested potential changes to the spo…
Russell reveals the 'big' contract request that Mercedes rejected
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten 17/01/2026 at 14:18 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. In the world of driver contract negotiations, where lawyers usually argue over image rights and private jet mileage, George Russell decided to shoot for the moon – or at least, for a very large piece of carbon fiber. Last October, in the back half of a...
George Russell lifted the veil on an original request made during his last contractual negotiations with Mercedes in Formula 1. Prolonged by the Brackley team towards the end of the 2025 season, the Britishman will continue the adventure with the Silver Arrows in 2026, alongside Andrea Kimi Antonelli. But in the discussions, Russell did not just talk about salary or duration of engagement. At 27, the Mercedes driver has a strong ambition to (...)
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