George Russell's Response to F1 Speculation
George Russell has dismissed the impact of speculation about his F1 future with Mercedes, stating it goes "in one ear, out the other".
Ahead of the United States Grand Prix, Mercedes announced new deals for both Russell and Kimi Antonelli, after an unusual delay in finalising Russell's contract.
Russell was seeking longer-term security and fewer media commitments ahead of a potential first F1 title challenge in 2026.
Speculation doesn't bother him: "in one ear, out the other"
Mercedes had explored the possibility of bringing Max Verstappen to the team, but Verstappen confirmed he would remain at Red Bull for 2026 before the summer break.
- Russell and Antonelli signed new contracts with Mercedes.
- Max Verstappen will remain at Red Bull for 2026.
Author's summary: Russell dismisses F1 speculation.
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