Six-time F1 grand prix winner Ralf Schumacher has claimed that “rumour has it” George Russell no longer wants Mercedes boss Toto Wolff in his ear as his advisor.

Schumacher expressed that opinion following the Singapore Grand Prix, where he believes an agreement was reached between Russell and Wolff, with Russell and Mercedes yet to publicly announce a new contract. According to what Schumacher has heard, Russell could move forward without Wolff as his advisor.

George Russell under new management at Mercedes?

Russell is delivering arguably his strongest Formula 1 season yet in 2025, a campaign which has included victories in Canada and Singapore. Yet, he remains out of contract come the end of the year.

During the summer, Russell had pointed to talks between Mercedes and Max Verstapp

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