The Briton achieved an unexpected victory at the Canadian GP, which bolstered his position within the team, but there has yet to be any movement from Wolff\u2019s camp. <\/p>\n
Amid speculation that the Silver Arrows could turn to Max Verstappen<\/a>, team principal Toto Wolff<\/a> has revealed that he made one assurance to Russell when speaking to Formula.hu<\/a>. <\/p>\n Mercedes have been in contact with Verstappen over a potential drive in the future, according to Russell, after the team didn\u2019t announce him for 2026 and beyond at the British GP. <\/p>\n Wolff is known for prolonging talks, having also done the same with Lewis Hamilton in 2023, before the Briton activated a break clause in 2024 to join Ferrari. <\/p>\n Verstappen shut down any rumours that he would be joining Mercedes before the summer break, confirming his commitment to Red Bull for 2026. <\/p>\n Wolff confirmed that a contract with Russell could happen \u201csoon\u201d and explained what he told the Briton during recent talks. <\/p>\n \u201cIt was always obvious to me that George was part of our future, I told him that, he knows it. But, you know, it\u2019s a tough sport. Sometimes you have to keep your options open and look carefully at what the future could be in the medium and long term. In this sport, you have to deal with pressure,\u201d said Wolff. <\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0Mercedes driver George Russell\u2019s life outside F1 from net worth to height<\/a><\/p>\n George Russell set to sign multi-million pound contract<\/p>\n Nico Rosberg has already warned Russell<\/a> that negotiating with Wolff is \u2018horrible\u2019 when it comes to earning a new contract with the team. <\/p>\n While negotiations are ongoing with Mercedes, details have slowly trickled through over what that might look like for the driver who has achieved four wins so far in his F1 career. <\/p>\n Recent reports state that Russell is in for a \u2018multi-season\u2019 contract that will be \u00a330m-a-year<\/a>, after impressing with his fourth place in the Drivers\u2019 Championship. <\/p>\n![\"George](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2220297870-1024x683.jpg\")
Photo by Kym Illman\/Getty ImagesToto Wolff told George Russell he was part of Mercedes\u2019 future<\/p>\n