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Daily Tribune
04-07-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Tribune
Russell shrugs off reports, expects to sign new F1 deal within weeks
George Russell yesterday shrugged aside reports that he is set to be replaced at Mercedes by arch-rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull, saying he expects to sign a new Silver Arrows contract in 'the next couple of weeks'. The 27-year-old Briton, who earlier this week took delivery of a Mercedes AMG ONE supercar valued at $2.7 million (2.3 million euro), was in a relaxed mood at a news conference ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix. 'There are a lot of conversations behind the scenes that are not public, not broadcast, and I know where their loyalty lies,' he told reporters. 'It doesn't need to be public and it doesn't need to be broadcast to everybody. 'We've obviously spoken a little bit more over the last week because there are numerous news articles and whatnot out there. In all honesty, it doesn't really change anything on my side. 'Obviously there's a lot of questions about it, but the more we speak or the less we speak about it, nothing really changes. It'll happen when the time is right. I expect probably in the next couple of weeks, probably, something to happen.' He reiterated his view that his results and performances will determine his future whether or not four-time champion Verstappen has accepted an offer from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff as reported by Sky Sport Italia. 'I have quite a thick skin and I don't really read much news or listen to rumours,' he said. 'I just focus on the facts and on driving. I said it at the start of the year: -- you can have a contract, but if you don't perform, you're out.'
Al-Ahram Weekly
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Formula One: Russell shrugs off reports, expects to sign new F1 deal within weeks - Omni sports
George Russell on Thursday shrugged aside reports that he is set to be replaced at Mercedes by arch-rival Max Verstappen of Red Bull, saying he expects to sign a new Silver Arrows contract in "the next couple of weeks". The 27-year-old Briton, who earlier this week took delivery of a Mercedes AMG ONE supercar valued at $2.7 million (2.3 million euro), was in a relaxed mood at a news conference ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix. "There are a lot of conversations behind the scenes that are not public, not broadcast, and I know where their loyalty lies," he told reporters. "It doesn't need to be public and it doesn't need to be broadcast to everybody. "We've obviously spoken a little bit more over the last week because there are numerous news articles and whatnot out there. In all honesty, it doesn't really change anything on my side. "Obviously there's a lot of questions about it, but the more we speak or the less we speak about it, nothing really changes. It'll happen when the time is right. I expect probably in the next couple of weeks, probably, something to happen." He reiterated his view that his results and performances will determine his future whether or not four-time champion Verstappen has accepted an offer from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff as reported by Sky Sport Italia. "I have quite a thick skin and I don't really read much news or listen to rumours,' he said. "I just focus on the facts and on driving. I said it at the start of the year: -- you can have a contract, but if you don't perform, you're out.' Russell said he has not approached any other team for a seat for 2026. "Every team has two spots available and it's normal for every team to think about what the future holds. I don't take it personally, because I've made it clear from the beginning that I'd like to be the team-mate of anyone. "I want to stay with Mercedes in the future. Fact is, Toto has never let me down. He always keeps his word, but he also needs to do what's right for his team and that applies to the thousands of people working at Mercedes. "For me, there's nothing to worry about because I don't think I'm going anywhere and whoever my team-mate is I don't care. So, I just focus on driving." Mercedes' interest in Verstappen comes as F1 prepares for a change of technical regulations that will affect cars and engines next season. Mercedes are widely believed to be better-prepared for the new rules than their rivals including Red Bull whose recent performances have left Verstappen frustrated as his bid for a fifth title peters out. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter at @AO_Sports and on Facebook at AhramOnlineSports.) Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
France 24
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- France 24
Russell shrugs off reports, expects to sign new F1 deal within weeks
The 27-year-old Briton, who earlier this week took delivery of a Mercedes AMG ONE supercar valued at $2.7 million (2.3 million euro), was in a relaxed mood at a news conference ahead of this weekend's British Grand Prix. "There are a lot of conversations behind the scenes that are not public, not broadcast, and I know where their loyalty lies," he told reporters. "It doesn't need to be public and it doesn't need to be broadcast to everybody. "We've obviously spoken a little bit more over the last week because there are numerous news articles and whatnot out there. In all honesty, it doesn't really change anything on my side. "Obviously there's a lot of questions about it, but the more we speak or the less we speak about it, nothing really changes. It'll happen when the time is right. I expect probably in the next couple of weeks, probably, something to happen." He reiterated his view that his results and performances will determine his future whether or not four-time champion Verstappen has accepted an offer from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff as reported by Sky Sport Italia. "I have quite a thick skin and I don't really read much news or listen to rumours,' he said. "I just focus on the facts and on driving. I said it at the start of the year: -- you can have a contract, but if you don't perform, you're out.' Russell said he has not approached any other team for a seat for 2026. "Every team has two spots available and it's normal for every team to think about what the future holds. I don't take it personally, because I've made it clear from the beginning that I'd like to be the team-mate of anyone. "I want to stay with Mercedes in the future. Fact is, Toto has never let me down. He always keeps his word, but he also needs to do what's right for his team and that applies to the thousands of people working at Mercedes. "For me, there's nothing to worry about because I don't think I'm going anywhere and whoever my team-mate is I don't care. So, I just focus on driving." Mercedes' interest in Verstappen comes as F1 prepares for a change of technical regulations that will affect cars and engines next season. Mercedes are widely believed to be better-prepared for the new rules than their rivals including Red Bull whose recent performances have left Verstappen frustrated as his bid for a fifth title peters out. © 2025 AFP
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mercedes driver George Russell introduces his dream car worth $2.7 million, shares drool-worthy pictures of the blue beauty
George Russell has dropped a series of coveted pictures with his new mean machine, the Mercedes AMG . The F1 Mercedes driver called it his 'dream car' and revealed that it features a modified engine from one of their earlier F1 cars. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now So, while the car may be road-legal, it carries the soul of a race car — a fact clearly visible in the stunning pictures shared by Russell as he took the blue beauty out for its first spin. The car is priced at around $2.7 million. George Russell shares photos of his new car In the photos, everything from the dashboard screen to the steering wheel resembles that of an F1 car. Not just that, even the number plate is customized with George's F1 number '63' registered on it. Sharing the pics on Instagram, George Russell wrote, 'MY DREAM CAR!!! @MercedesAMG ONE!! So honoured to own this car and it's been a dream of mine ever since I joined Mercedes F1 back in 2017!! Crazy that the engine is a modified version from our 2015 F1 car - the first ever Mercedes F1 car I drove. What a beast!!!' Mercedes AMG commented, 'Where do we go from here?' A fan replied, 'From racing to the road, looking (fire emoji).' Another wrote, 'Past, present and future of Mercedes baby, congratulations!!!' One comment also read: 'Absolutely Banger Spec!' Another reacted, 'What a classy spec.' A fan added, 'Now you can race Nico in the same machinery.' 'Wowwwwww literally a masterpiece!' said yet another fan. George Russell is enjoying a fantastic 2024-25 season. In the F1 Driver Standings, the Mercedes driver is currently in fourth place with 73 points. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now He has reached the podium in three out of five races so far. His best result came at the Bahrain Grand Prix, where he finished second. He secured third place in both the Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese Grand Prix, while narrowly missing out on the podium in Japan and Saudi Arabia. Also Read: Russell will next compete at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix, scheduled for May 2–4. This season, he has been facing tough competition from McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, as well as Red Bull driver Max Verstappen.
