Overview

• Toto Wolff said Mercedes will retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026, with paperwork still to be signed.
• Wolff described Russell’s extension as essentially agreed, with focus on recalibrating travel and marketing commitments.
• Contract talks were paused over the summer break and have since resumed, according to both Wolff and Russell.
• After penalties at Zandvoort and a lean points run, Antonelli kept Mercedes’ public backing as a long‑term project.
• Wolff ruled out an announcement at Monza, signaling only a low‑key confirmation once the agreements are signed.