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Russell set for new contract despite Verstappen links
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George Russell believes he “won’t be going anywhere” and is set to have a new contract confirmed with Mercedes as he played down suggestions that he could lose his seat to Max Verstappen.
Before this weekend’s British Grand Prix Russell, whose contract with Mercedes has yet to be renewed, stated he felt the chances for him not being with the team next season were “exceptionally low”. Verstappen, in turn, flatly refused to comment on the matter.