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Russell on lucrative Mercedes deal : ‘Toto could have been tighter’
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17/10/2025 at 09:2417/10/2025 at 08:00 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. George Russell’s fresh contract with Mercedes deepens his roots with the Brackley squad but the Briton insists the new deal was driven by his championship ambitions, not by a bigger paycheck. Yet reports suggest that Russell will head into next year with the comfort of a $40 million retainer (£30 million), a hefty salary that places the 27-year-old among the sport’s top earners. Riding high following his dominant win in Singapore two weeks ago, Russell radiated contentment ahead of this weekend’s US Grand Prix, while making it clear that his motivation goes far beyond...
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