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Russell secures his Mercedes future
Cambridge News
|October 16, 2025
George Russell's Formula One future has been confirmed for another season after Mercedes announced an unchanged driver lineup for 2026, writes Philip Duncan.
Ten days on from Russell's victory at the Singapore Grand Prix - his second of an impressive campaign - Mercedes announced the British driver will continue to be partnered by rookie Kimi Antonelli.
Mercedes said the Russell-Antonelli lineup was for 2026, which again leaves the door ajar for Max Verstappen to be signed the following year.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who despite describing Russell as "formidable" following his triumph in Singapore, has made little secret of his admiration for Verstappen. However, the PA news agency understands Russell has reached a multiyear agreement.
"Confirming our driver lineup was always just a matter of when, not if," Wolff said. "We wanted to take our time, handle the negotiations properly and make sure everyone, on all sides, was happy. I'm pleased we have done that.
This story is from the October 16, 2025 edition of Cambridge News.
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