Russell signed a two-year deal with Mercedes in 2023, which is set to expire upon the conclusion of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Russell has often overachieved at Mercedes throughout the current campaign, with Jenson Button believing that he is currently having a better season than Max Verstappen. A conclusion to the months-long saga sounds imminent as they wrestle with each other’s demands in the final key details of the new contract. The 19-year-old has had a rollercoaster of a season, which, in Jolyon Palmer’s opinion, has been compounded by the impressive performances by Russell. Antonelli is also without a deal for the 2026 season, with it also being expected that he will receive a new contract within the coming weeks.