Motor racing-Russell says likelihood of leaving Mercedes "exceptionally low"


Formula One F1 - British Grand Prix - Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Britain - July 3, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell during the press conference ahead of the British Grand Prix REUTERS/Andrew Boyers

SILVERSTONE, England (Reuters) -George Russell said he was almost certain to stay with Mercedes next season amid increasing speculation that his old Formula One foe Max Verstappen could move to the team from Red Bull.

The Briton is out of contract at the end of this year while four-times world champion Verstappen is known to have performance clauses that could release him from a contract that runs to 2028.

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