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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has disclosed that Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell are guaranteed to continue as the team’s driver line-up in F1 for 2026.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff confirmed that Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell will be the team’s Formula 1 drivers for the 2026 season, following speculation around Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull. Discussions with Verstappen did not lead to a partnership for 2026, and Mercedes is now focusing on finalizing details for Antonelli and Russell’s contracts. Wolff explained that minor adjustments are being made to optimize the drivers’ schedules with sponsors and marketing commitments, ensuring peak performance on and off the track. An official announcement from Mercedes is not expected at Monza, with Wolff indicating that any news will simply confirm the continuation of the current driver lineup for 2026.
