
George Russell One Step Closer to QUITTING Mercedes
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Whilst Kimi Antonelli's future looks brighter, George Russell and Toto Wolff are locking horns...and neither one are backing down.
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The Russell vs Mercedes saga is heating up and whilst there seemingly HAS been progress...it's gotten very technical. Yes, Toto Wolff has publicly promised Kimi Antonelli a seat for 2026...verbally. On Italian TV. For now, it's not signed, sealed and delivered. Meanwhile, George Russell has gone from pushing for a multi-year deal to being offered a single-season extension with no conditions...yep. He's being given the Valtteri Bottas treatment.
Without a deal done, Russell could walk...and Mercedes risk losing their proven leader at the very moment sponsors and car development need stability most. Is either party right to drag this out?
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