Overview

• The team announced contract extensions for George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026 but did not disclose duration details.
• Multiple outlets report Russell’s new deal is multi-year, with The Times estimating around £30m per year, which Mercedes has not confirmed.
• Toto Wolff said the delayed announcement reflected a desire to complete negotiations properly and ensure all parties were satisfied.
• Earlier interest in Max Verstappen has receded with the Dutchman committed to Red Bull for 2026, though unspecified terms leave future options open.
• Russell enters the United States Grand Prix fourth in the standings after wins in Canada and Singapore, while 19-year-old Antonelli’s rookie year includes a podium in Montreal as Mercedes targets second in the constructors’ table.