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[Saba Sports News] Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said that despite delays in Russell’s contract renewal, he will still be with the Mercedes team next year. For a long time, Wolff has been interested in signing Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. Over the past one and a half years, rumors have been circulating that Verstappen might leave the Red Bull team. This year, after Lewis Hamilton joined Ferrari, Russell was promoted to lead the Mercedes team, and he secured Mercedes’ first victory of the season at the recent Canadian Grand Prix. This win raised questions about his future. In response, Wolff praised Russell’s growth since joining the team, hinting that the renewal is likely to be finalized over the summer. He stated that Russell does not need to prove his worth to the team anymore and that it can be handled according to the timeline. It is known that Russell’s contract expires at the end of this season. Records show that Russell started as a young driver at Williams before joining Mercedes during its tough period, and he has been with the Mercedes team since 2017, growing alongside the team.