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Russell contract talks holding up 2026 plan

Sep.16 Mercedes' confirmation of its 2026 driver lineup is being delayed by George Russell's ongoing contract negotiations, according to reports. Although it is almost certain that Russell will continue alongside teenage protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli – after Toto Wolff failed to lure Max Verstappen – the announcement has not yet come. Despite Antonelli's inconsistent rookie season, the holdup is believed to centre on Russell's deal. Former Mercedes champion Nico Rosberg, speaking to Sky, believes the dispute is over salary, contract length and sponsor obligations. 'It's terrible to negotiate with Toto,' the 2016 world champion recalled. 'He just disappears when you try to...
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