Apr.3 (GMM) George Russell on Thursday insisted he’s “not nervous in any respect” about his forthcoming contract negotiations.
Max Verstappen is more and more linked with a transfer to Mercedes for the brand new guidelines period starting in 2026.
Regardless of Russell’s very good present type, hailed by workforce boss Toto Wolff, it’s broadly believed that if Mercedes did should make room for Verstappen, Wolff would decide to maintain his 18-year-old protege Kimi Antonelli.
Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, nevertheless, doesn’t agree with that.
“If Max have been to go to Mercedes, the younger Antonelli, who has been performing brilliantly up to now, would in all probability should go,” he instructed Blick newspaper this week.
Russell, presently third general within the 2025 standings, insisted at Suzuka that he hasn’t been following the most recent rumours.
“I don’t comply with the press or what’s written on social media, however simply this morning somebody instructed me that Toto has spoken very extremely of my work,” he stated.
“It’s good to listen to, however I already know that he helps me and believes in me. What’s most necessary is what occurs throughout the workforce, not in the remainder of the world.”
Each Wolff and Russell just lately stated the British driver’s contract negotiations can be held at bay for now.
“I’m not nervous in any respect about it,” Russell stated. “I simply imagine in myself. Every little thing can change in a short time in System 1, however the primary factor is at all times outcomes, so on this regard all the pieces is ok.
“If you happen to keep in mind earlier contracts, then often it takes Toto and me not more than a day. So on my half there’s no rush and I don’t really feel any strain.”
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