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Brundle: Russell's cards 'have turned around’ in Mercedes talks
©Mercedes Phillip van Osten
01/08/2025 at 15:5201/08/2025 at 15:32 Sky F1’s Martin Brundle believes George Russell’s position in ongoing contract negotiations with Mercedes has significantly strengthened – especially now that Max Verstappen has confirmed he will remain at Red Bull for the 2026 season. The confirmation from Verstappen ends a long period of speculation linking the reigning world champion to a sensational switch to Mercedes, which could have threatened Russell’s future with the Brackley-based team. But now, with Verstappen off the market, Brundle says Russell stands out as the clear best choice for Mercedes moving forward. “The cards have turned around because...
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