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Wolff says Russell deal ‘confirmed' after Singapore win

Oct.6 Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has effectively confirmed that Singapore GP winner George Russell will stay with the team for 2026 – ending weeks of speculation over contract delays. Russell's dominant lights-to-flag victory from pole appears to have settled the matter after a tense period of talks about salary, sponsor duties, and contract length. The 27-year-old is also said to be seeking new personal management independent of Mercedes, a factor that slowed negotiations. For now, however, Wolff says both Russell and young Italian Kimi Antonelli are confirmed for next season. Ralf Schumacher pressed the Austrian about the rumours live on Sky Deutschland after the race: 'It's your...
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