GEORGE GETS MAX SECURITY

Brit Russell lands longer deal with Verstappen in view

- BY DANIEL MOXON

GEORGE RUSSELL has finally put pen to paper on a new Mercedes contract after months of delays.

It is understood the Brit, 27, has landed a multiyear extension worth around £30million a year as reward for his outstanding form this season.

It gives Russell the third-highest driver salary on the Formula One grid, behind only Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.

The deal also gives him an extra layer of protection against the ongoing threat posed by Verstappen, with the Silver Arrows still keeping a close eye on the four-time champion.