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Guenther Steiner: George Russell Holds Leverage in Mercedes 2026 Talks

“George will get one,” said Guenther Steiner. “If not at Mercedes, elsewhere.” With wins in Canada and Singapore and leadership beside Kimi Antonelli, Russell “knows what he’s worth” and “wants more than a one-year contract.” Steiner suggested Toto Wolff prefers flexibility, “give him one year” in case Max Verstappen becomes available, while “the one performing is George.”