George Russell has been handed a clear verdict by Formula 1 fans, that he deserves a new multi-year contract from Mercedes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Briton finds himself currently without a seat for 2026, although is heavily expected to remain with the Silver Arrows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The big question is what length of contract the 27-year-old will be handed, something F1 supporters have a clear opinion on.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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