12/08/2025 17:30
George Russell has been handed a clear verdict by Formula 1 fans,
that he deserves a new multi-year contract from Mercedes. The
Briton finds himself currently without a seat for 2026, although is
heavily expected to remain with the Silver Arrows. Following the
Hungarian Grand Prix, Russell confirmed it was a matter of "when
not if" he signs a new contract, with interest in Max Verstappen
having ended for next year. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff had
held conversations with the four-time world champion over joining
the outfit next year for the new power unit regulations; however,
the Dutchman committed to Red Bull for next season in Hungary. In
Austria, Russell suggested to media that Wolff's talks with
Verstappen were delaying his own contract conversations, although
nothing is now in the way. The big question is what length of
contract the 27-year-old will be handed, something F1 supporters
have a clear opinion on. In a recent RacingNews365 poll, a
dominant 65% of voters insisted Russell deserves a new multi-year
deal, whilst 21% believe a one-year deal should be awarded. Only
10% of the voters do not think Russell should be handed a new deal,
following his sixth podium of the season in the Hungarian GP. View
the full poll results below! Does Russell deserve a new Mercedes
contract
