Mercedes ended the multi-month wait and confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli as his drivers for the beginning of the new era formula 1 in the next season.
The announcement did not surprise, since the head of Mercedes’ team Toto Wolff had a long time clear to know his intention, even if nothing was signed.
Confirming our driver’s setup is always either just a question whenand not will it happenAustrian said in an official statement.
We wanted to give enough timeto properly lead negotiations and ensure that all parties are satisfied. I’m glad we’ve achieved. George and Kimi showed like a strong couple and we are excited to continue our common journey. Our focus is now in the last six races this season and fight for another place in the designer competition, and then we will switch to 2026. And a new era in Formula 1.
Contract details have not been published and mentioned only Next seasonwhich sounds like a confirmation that there is a foundation for long-term guesses about the arrival of a four-time world champion Max Verstappen from Red Bul in Mercedes from 2027.
Formula 1 faces significant changes in the next season, the beginning of the new engine cycle has the potential for the demolition of the existing hierarchy. Mercedes, who won eight championships in a row after a similar, significant change in 2014, could have the best engine again.
It’s Official 😉
We are delighted to confirm that george russell and kimi antonelli will continue as the team’s driver line-up into 2026
– Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team (@ Mercedesamgf1) October 15, 2025
The winner of the last race held in Singapore 27-year-old British driver George Russellwho started the driver’s career in Formula 1 six years ago in Williams, will enter the fifth season for the Mercedes Manager.
I’m very proud to be We continue our common tripRussell said Mercedes hired in 2017. As a test driver.
Can’t wait to see what awaits me, especially because next year we go to one of The largest changes in regulations in the history of this sport. We are all incredibly focused on being successful and, for me personally, to build on what is my best season in Formula 1.
For a 19-year-old Debitant of Italian Kimi Antonelli This is the learning season, and by conquering the third place on the Great Rewards of Canada, he has already proved his indisputable talent.
I learned so much in my first season in F1, and in good and more challenging moments. It all strengthened me, not just as a driver but as a team colleagueHe said.
Mercedes is the second in the design of the constructor, and Mercedes engines have already been crowned with the champion for the second year in a row, before the Grand Rewards of the United States, which is scheduled this weekend in Austin, the capital of Texas.
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