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Sainz watching Mercedes seat as Russell deal confirmed

Oct.17 Carlos Sainz says he is keeping a close eye on the evolving Formula 1 driver market following George Russell's newly extended Mercedes contract – a deal widely believed to include exit clauses ahead of 2027. After weeks of delay, Mercedes finally confirmed Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli will remain 'into 2026.' However, multiple reports suggest the 27-year-old Briton has secured a significant pay rise – to around 35 million euros – while Toto Wolff has kept the team's long-term options open in case Max Verstappen becomes available in 2027. Russell himself declined to specify the contract length. 'Ultimately, everything in Formula 1 is about performance,' he...
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