[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6028 followers Created: 2025-07-16 06:38:08 UTC George Russell contract claim made that is creating major Mercedes-Max Verstappen problem: — Guenther Steiner speculated that George Russell's contract demands might be complicating Mercedes' efforts to sign Max Verstappen. Speaking to media, Steiner remarked: “I think they want to give George a one-year contract to have the possibility of having Max in '27, and George obviously says, 'I don't want a one-year contract. I want three years', something like this.” — Russell, who is currently competing with Verstappen for third in the F1 drivers' title race, expressed confidence in his future despite the ongoing contract discussions. He suggested that Mercedes' talks with Verstappen have delayed his own renewal process. — Steiner further pondered whether Russell's demands might include financial aspects, adding: “Or George is [complaining] about money, and Toto just wants to put the heat on him. I don't know the inside, but there could be a lot of things why this has played out like this.” — The former Haas principal also considered Verstappen's potential plans, noting: “But I think the biggest thing is, I would think Max says, 'In '26 I stay with Red Bull, see where everybody ends up performance-wise, and then maybe I make a change for '27'.” — Steiner highlighted Mercedes' strategic planning, mentioning: “And obviously, Toto is putting his money on Kimi, that in '27 he will be good because he has then had two years in Formula X. And I guess the offer for George is a one-year contract. And George is saying, 'No, I want three years'.” #maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #georgerussell 🇬🇧 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪 VIA: [RacingNews365]  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [mercedes](/topic/mercedes) [verstappen](/topic/verstappen) [max verstappen](/topic/max-verstappen) [george russell](/topic/george-russell) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1945372360766583033)
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Created: 2025-07-16 06:38:08 UTC
George Russell contract claim made that is creating major Mercedes-Max Verstappen problem:
— Guenther Steiner speculated that George Russell's contract demands might be complicating Mercedes' efforts to sign Max Verstappen. Speaking to media, Steiner remarked:
“I think they want to give George a one-year contract to have the possibility of having Max in '27, and George obviously says, 'I don't want a one-year contract. I want three years', something like this.”
— Russell, who is currently competing with Verstappen for third in the F1 drivers' title race, expressed confidence in his future despite the ongoing contract discussions. He suggested that Mercedes' talks with Verstappen have delayed his own renewal process.
— Steiner further pondered whether Russell's demands might include financial aspects, adding:
“Or George is [complaining] about money, and Toto just wants to put the heat on him. I don't know the inside, but there could be a lot of things why this has played out like this.”
— The former Haas principal also considered Verstappen's potential plans, noting:
“But I think the biggest thing is, I would think Max says, 'In '26 I stay with Red Bull, see where everybody ends up performance-wise, and then maybe I make a change for '27'.”
— Steiner highlighted Mercedes' strategic planning, mentioning:
“And obviously, Toto is putting his money on Kimi, that in '27 he will be good because he has then had two years in Formula X. And I guess the offer for George is a one-year contract. And George is saying, 'No, I want three years'.”
#maxverstappen 🇳🇱 #georgerussell 🇬🇧 #mercedesamgf1 🇩🇪
VIA: [RacingNews365]
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