George Russell on Thursday shared the reports that he was set to be replaced in Mercedes by Red Bull’s Max Verstappen Rival, saying he expects to sign a new contract of silver arrows in the next two weeks.

The 27-year-old Britain, who earlier this week received the delivery of an AMG One Supercar worth $ 2.7 million (1.9m), was in a quiet mood at a press conference in front of the British Grand Prix this weekend.

“There are many conversations behind scenes that are not public, not broadcast, and I know where their loyalty lies,” He told reporters.

“There is no need to be public and there is no need to air to everyone.

“We’ve been talking a little more over the past week because there are a lot of news articles and what is not there. With all honesty, nothing really changes on my part.

“Of course there are many questions about it, but the more we talk or the less we talk about it, nothing really changes. It will happen when the time is right. I look forward to maybe in the next two weeks, surely, something happens.”

He repeated his opinion that his results and shows will determine his future whether sampling four times or not Decent has accepted an offer from Mercedes Toto Wolff chief as reported by Sky Sport Italia.

“I have a fairly thick skin and don’t read a lot of news or I don’t hear rumors,” he said.

“I just focus on the facts and the driving. I said it at the beginning of the year: – You may have a contract but if you don’t perform, you’re out.”

Russell He said he did not approach any other team for a place for 2026.

“Eachdo team has two points available and it’s normal for each team to think about what the future holds. I don’t get it personally, because I have made it clear from the beginning that I would like to be the teammate of anyone.

“I want to stay with Mercedes in the future. The fact is, Toto has never left me down. He always keeps his word, but he also has to do what is right for his team and this applies to thousands of people working in Mercedes.

“For me, there is nothing to worry about because I don’t think I’m going everywhere and whoever is my team friend I don’t care. So I just focus on driving.”

Mercedes’ interest in Verstappen comes while F1 prepares for a change of technical regulations that will touch cars and engines next season.

Mercedes is believed to be better prepared for new rules than their rivals, including Red Bull, whose latest performances have left Versstappen as offered as his fifth Peter Out title.