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Russell reveals the 'big' contract request that Mercedes rejected
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17/01/2026 at 14:18 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. In the world of driver contract negotiations, where lawyers usually argue over image rights and private jet mileage, George Russell decided to shoot for the moon – or at least, for a very large piece of carbon fiber. Last October, in the back half of a strong 2025 season at the end of which he secured fourth in the standings, Russell sat down with Mercedes to ink a deal that keeps him at Brackley through 2026. But while most drivers are satisfied with a hefty paycheck and a shiny company car, Russell – who already counts a $2.7 million Mercedes-AMG One as his "dream car" – had a more...
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