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Why George Russell still has no contract for F1 2026 [early access]
🕑 Added 2025-06-20 14:57:49 +0000 UTCGeorge Russell is having his best ever Formula 1 season - he's now a race winner, has been on the podium in half of the races and he's fourth in the championship, so why doesn't he have a contract for next year?
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Comments
Dominik Dalek
Cadillac is the only alternative to Mercedes - they're the only team without locked in drivers - but it's a risky one, probably riskier than Alpine.
Phindile John Nxawe
I haven't listened to it but I will when I have a chance
Simon Emms
All this talk of the Max Factor made me want to buy some lipstick
Kostas Dissios
It's almost certain that RB can't sign Russell because Max has veto clause in his contract. It appears they also couldn't get Carlos, Fernando or Alex for the same reason. It all adds up when you see that they can only ever promote or sign approved by Max racers
Bill Armstrong
Not listened yet but I think red bull are mad to not be pursuing him. You have your replacement for max if he goes and the best lineup in F1 if he doesn't. You also get the added benefit of severely weakening one of your biggest rivals.
