Mercedes · 2026 season
George Russell Salary 2026
George Russell earns a reported $34m base salary at Mercedes in 2026 — up to $50m with bonuses, with 262 championship points and 3 wins so far this season. That is $129.8k of salary per point.
George's salary breakdown
| Period | Pay (Calculated) |
|---|---|
| Per month | $2,833,333 |
| Per week | $654k |
| Per day | $93k |
| Per hour | $4k |
| Per race | $1,416,667 |
Salary history
| Season | Team | Base salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mercedes | $15m |
| 2026 | Mercedes | $34m |
Teammate comparison
George Russell earns $34m at Mercedes; teammate Kimi Antonelli earns $3.4m — a gap of $30.6m. Kimi Antonelli has 390 points to Russell's 262.
Contract notes
Biggest pay rise on the grid: +$19m (+127%) on his previous deal.
How this figure is sourced
The $34m base figure is labelled Reported. It is published by named F1 reporting (RacingNews365 survey, cross-checked with Forbes/Sportico) — teams never confirm salaries. Points and wins are official championship data after the São Paulo Grand Prix (8 Nov 2026). Last checked 15 November 2026.
FAQs
How much does George Russell make in 2026?
George Russell's base salary at Mercedes is $34m (reported), rising to $50m if all reported bonuses are hit.
When does George Russell's contract end?
The end date has not been publicly disclosed.
How much does George Russell earn per race?
About $1.42m per race across the 24-round 2026 calendar (Calculated from base salary).
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