George Russell is within the type of his life. The Briton gained his second race of the season and fifth of his profession with a elegant conversion of pole place final day trip in Singapore and sits in fourth within the Drivers’ Standings, solely 99 factors off the championship lead regardless of his Mercedes’ deficiencies.
His boss Toto Wolff said his charge has been “formidable” this yr. Regardless of this remark, and Russell’s very good type, he has but to agree a deal to race in 2026.
He’s 99.99% sure to be on the grid subsequent yr – and it’ll 99.99% be with Mercedes alongside Kimi Antonelli in an unchanged line-up, however negotiations have stretched out.
