George Russell confident about staying with Mercedes for 2026 season

George Russell provides strong indication about his Formula 1 future with Mercedes — the British driver states his chances of departure are exceptionally low heading into the 2026 season.

Despite rumors about potential Max Verstappen arrival at Mercedes, Russell remains confident in his position. This speculation emerged following discussions between team boss Toto Wolff and Verstappen’s camp in Austria last week.

“I want to continue with Mercedes into the future. Toto has never let me down and he’s always given his word,” Russell states.

The 27-year-old driver emphasizes he hasn’t engaged in talks with other teams — he remains fully committed to Mercedes, who also act as his managers. Russell believes team consistency will be crucial facing the 2026 regulation changes.

Regarding contract timing, Russell indicates a new agreement likely to be reached in coming weeks before the summer break.