Mercedes driver George Russell is yet to have a new Mercedes contract confirmed for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Mercedes are competing for second in the constructors’ championship, and leapfrogged Ferrari at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. More F1 StoriesREAD MORE: Mercedes driver George Russell’s life outside F1 from net worth to heightPhoto by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesGeorge Russell wants to match Lando Norris’ McLaren salary in new Mercedes dealA report from Autosport Web has shared more details about what Russell wants from his next contract. ‘Mercedes sources’ suggest that Russell is keen on signing a three-year deal and wants to match Lando Norris’ current salary at McLaren. Russell wants a ‘relative performance’ clause comparing how he fares in relation to Antonelli.