Motor racing-Mercedes confirm Russell and Antonelli for new F1 era in 2026


Formula One F1 - Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit, Singapore - October 5, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell celebrates on the podium with the trophy after winning the Singapore Grand Prix REUTERS/Edgar Su

(Reuters) -Mercedes ended months of waiting and confirmed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli on Wednesday as their drivers in an unchanged lineup to start Formula One's new era in 2026.

The announcement came as no surprise, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff making his intentions clear long ago even if nothing was signed.

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