Where George Russell Max is standing in the midst of the shock Mercedes.

George Russell His most firm indication so far is that his formula 1 is with the future MercedesLabeling the possibilities of quitting “exceptionally low” in 2026.

Russell’s future has been for debate because Britain has not yet made a new deal, and faster after public chatter He revealed in the last weekend in Austria that the team’s boss Toto Wolf Max is interacting with the entry of Max Vastapane.,

By 2028, the Vastapane is subject to the contract in the red bull, but is known as the escape clause related to the performance, which can be triggered around the summer brakes. The next year can be an option for a four -time world champion to make a step, while a more prudent approach may wait for another season and see how to change the 2026 rules, and see that the team will really be in the best position when all cards are on tables.

Russell is confident that he will not be a way

Neither Russell nor Rogue Team companions Andrea Kimi Antoneley It is confirmed to 2026, but there are both long -term projects about which the team is excited. Therefore, any step for Vestenapane will find a little bit of driver headache, but Russell impressed his possibilities where he did not care.

“I mean, two seats are available in each team and it is normal that every team is considering what the future is,” they said. “And I don’t take it personally, because I have made it clear from the beginning, I am happy to be a team-partner with someone. So, of course, there are many conversations, a lot of rumors, and all these are being pointed towards me, but from my side, it is not really the case.

“I want to continue with Mercedes in the future. The fact is that Toto has never disappointed me. They have always given me their words, but they also have to do what is right for their team, including me, but it also includes thousands of people who work for Mercedes. I don’t think that I would not worry.

“Chances I am not in Mercedes next year, I think, exceptionally low.”

Is Russell talking to other teams?

Russell clarified that he has not yet talked to other teams as he is committed to live with Mercedes. But this does not mean that 27-year-old is not of interest, as there will be a hole to clearly fill the red bull and other options may be elsewhere.

Asked if he had talked to other teams so far, he responded with a simple “not”, and he was confident that his F1 career would be in a good place, no matter what it was. “Yes, to be very confident, to be honest. Because I think what I have proved so far is enough. Any team that had reached the past, I said, look, I am loyal to Mercedes, this is where my future is a lie.

“There is no lack of interest, let’s say. But I am focusing on my behalf. I am loyal to Mercedes. Therefore, at the end of the day, everything will work myself. I think I am doing better than before, and speaks for everything.”

Summer Decision for Mercedes 2026 is a place in the form of Karghe

Russell will not be drawn on a solid time limit, but last week Wolf had already indicated a resolution around the summer break. Russell said, “There is really no time limit, to be honest.” “Naturally, you try and do the stuff before the summer break. From my side, Mercedes also manages me, so it’s not really a time limit in my hands. I hope to expect something to happen in the next few weeks.”

But the teams dealt with changes in challenging rules as air performance with a performance of 2026, Russell supported Mercedes.

“In the next year, there are lots of unknown. So many unknowns with the car, with so many unknown, fuel with engine. From both sides, our best opportunity to win as we are continuing. I think we are performing on the racetrack at a very high level, I think I am performing on a high level.

“We’re going to our fifth year next year (racing for Mercedes). And all of us, Lando (Noris), Charles (Lakeler), Driver who has been with his teams for so long, when you are going to such a new beginning, I think stability gives you your best shot.”