Russell: I was never afraid of losing my spot on the team.
On Thursday, George Russell was again asked about his contract extension with Mercedes, and he replied that nothing has changed in the few days since Spa...
George Russell: "I'm not particularly worried about the contract. The team has all the cards, and they have no reason to rush signing papers because we already have a long-term agreement.
The truth is, I've never been worried about losing my seat on the team. This year, the issue hasn't even come up, although journalists like to discuss it.
A year ago, I was a bit concerned, wanted to decide or confirm something for 2026, but now I am performing better than ever and feel I can contribute a lot to the team.
Now, we need to get through this phase, and next week, I will go on vacation and enjoy some rest. I have no deadlines, no pressure from the team. When we sort everything out and reach an agreement, when both sides are satisfied with the terms, we will make an announcement."
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