George Russell has revealed that his personal priority in his conversations with Mercedes is his desire to "win", rather than being offered an increased salary. The Briton has faced a "unique" period of talks with the Silver Arrows over a new deal, caused by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff speaking to Max Verstappen. With Verstappen having committed his short-term future to Red Bull ahead of the Hungarian GP, attention has returned to Russell being handed a new contract. In Hungary, Russell insisted it was a matter of "when not if" he is given a new deal, having raced for the Brackley-based outfit for what is now a fourth season. Despite Mercedes' W16 performing inconsistently, Russell is in the middle of an excellent campaign and has secured more podiums than anyone, except the McLaren duo. However, a crucial question remains over any possible new deal, what duration will be agreed between both parties. Asked by select media including RacingNews365 whether he is expecting a one-year or multi-year deal, Russell replied: "I mean, it's something we need to think about. "What is in the interest of both parties, really, what do I want from this? As much as what do Mercedes want? "There has been, obviously, a bit of a unique situation we found ourselves in over these last six months. The fact is, from my side, I want to win. "That is the only thing I care about, more than money, more than number of days I lose sponsorship, more than anything, I want to win, and that, for me, is the most important thing about my future."
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