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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is responsible for deciding who will partner George Russell in 2025, with the Briton not focusing on who his next team-mate could be.
George Russell has stated that he is not part of the discussions regarding his 2025 Formula 1 team-mate, as Mercedes considers promoting junior driver Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli is being seen as a strong candidate for the seat, with Mercedes team principal emphasizing his favorable position for the role. The young Mercedes junior driver, currently competing in his debut Formula 2 season, has been praised as a future star of the sport. Russell has expressed openness to all possibilities for his future team-mate, but acknowledged that the final decision lies with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. As Mercedes faces challenges in the current season, Russell and Lewis Hamilton are striving to improve performance and support the team’s development. Russell emphasized the importance of self-reflection and collaboration with the team to enhance their collective performance on the track.
