George Russell confirms he will race for Mercedes in 2027 at Austrian GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:22 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
George Russell stated at the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix that he will continue driving for Mercedes in 2027. Russell's declaration helps to clarify recent speculation regarding his future amid reports of contract negotiations. Earlier, it was suggested that Mercedes had exercised an option in his contract. Russell expressed confidence in the team's performance this season, with Mercedes winning six of the first seven races. His remarks also coincide with ongoing rumors surrounding Max Verstappen's future in Formula 1, although no recent contact between him and Mercedes has been reported.
- •Russell confirms he will race for Mercedes next year, 100% certain.
- •Mercedes has won six of the opening seven races in the season.
- •Speculation persists regarding Max Verstappen's future with no recent Mercedes contact.
- •Russell's comments come during the Austrian Grand Prix weekend.
- •His contract situation was clarified amidst activation of a performance clause.
- 4:22 PMYahoo Sports — George Russell Ends Mercedes Exit Rumors With 3-Words at Austrian GP
"The Red Bull Ring is where this whole mess started a year ago, when George Russell himself let slip that Toto Wolff had been talking to Max Verstappen about a Mercedes. Twelve months on, at the same circuit, Russell has…
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