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The factors behind Mercedes sticking to its F1 2026 masterplan with Russell and Antonelli

Mercedes put pen to paper to back lead driver George Russell while giving a vote of confidence to his understudy Andrea Kimi Antonelli as it prepares its 2026 Formula 1 assault

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Mercedes sticks to 2026 F1 masterplan as George Russell and Kimi Antonelli confirmed

Mercedes put pen to paper to back lead driver Russell while giving a vote of confidence to his understudy Antonelli as it prepares its 2026 Formula 1 assault

Motorsport

George Russell confirmed in unchanged Mercedes driver line-up for 2026

The Briton will continue to be partnered by rookie Kimi Antonelli.

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Mercedes makes 2026 F1 driver line-up official

Russell and Antonelli will form the Mercedes pairing again next year

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George Russell stays at Mercedes next season but door not shut on pursuit of Verstappen

George Russell will remain with Mercedes for next season after the Formula One team confirmed they would be sticking with their drivers in 2026

The Guardian - UK

Inside George Russell’s new Mercedes deal – and why Brit is now poised for F1 title charge

Analysis: Russell’s extension was a mere formality, but the specifics point to a driver ready for the next step

The Independent UK

Aston Martin on Max Verstappen F1 rumors: ‘He can see we’re determined’

Aston Martin team boss Andy Cowell agrees that the rumors linking Max Verstappen to his team earlier this year were “flattering”, but the focus is on having a competitive car

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Why Aston Martin saw Verstappen rumours as a “flattering” sign for its F1 future

Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell agrees that the rumours linking Max Verstappen to his team earlier this year were “flattering”, but the focus is on having a competitive car

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Susie Wolff maintains defamation case against FIA as "ongoing" update issued

Susie Wolff says her defamation case against the FIA over its short-lived 2023 conflict-of-interest review remains ongoing

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IWC Schaffhausen watch worn by Toto Wolff set for charity auction with six-figure estimate

IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL worn and shock-tested by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, will be auctioned online by Bonhams

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George Russell urged to give Mercedes ultimatum as Alpine opportunity considered

Guenther Steiner suggests that if George Russell cannot finalise a new deal with Mercedes, Alpine could swoop in

Motorsport

NIKI Awards 2025: Toto Wolff honoured as Gerhard Berger and Helmut Marko also recognised

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff received the Special Award at Vienna's NIKI Awards

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George Russell predicted to be fighting for multi-year Mercedes contract as leverage grows

Guenther Steiner says George Russell holds the leverage in his 2026 Mercedes contract talks thanks to strong results and the team's lack of viable alternatives

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Valtteri Bottas reveals talks between Cadillac and Mercedes F1 teams ahead of 2026

Mercedes reserve Valtteri Bottas says the team will not block him from beginning early simulator and preparation work with Cadillac

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Kimi Antonelli explains mistakes that cost him shot at F1 Singapore GP podium

Antonelli got a top-five finish in Singapore, which left him ruing a missed opportunity while getting satisfaction from his progress

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Antonelli explains mistakes that cost him shot at F1 Singapore GP podium

Andrea Kimi Antonelli got a top-five finish in Singapore, which left him ruing a missed opportunity while getting satisfaction from his progress

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"Good things take a while," says Wolff on Russell F1 contract talk

The Mercedes boss admitted that Russell has been “formidable” this year, but a new contract with the Silver Arrows is yet to be signed

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Toto Wolff’s cryptic update on George Russell F1 contract: "Good things take a while”

The Mercedes boss admitted that Russell has been “formidable” this year, but a new contract with the Silver Arrows is yet to be signed

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Shock Singapore GP win leaves Mercedes searching for answers

Mercedes has often been left searching for answers over its wildly oscillating form since F1’s ground-effect era began, and George Russell's commanding Singapore GP win left it with even more to uncover

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Shock Singapore win shows Mercedes 2025 F1 car is a "surprise box"

Since the 2022 Formula 1 season, Mercedes has often searched for answers over its wild oscillation in form. After George Russell's surprise Singapore GP win, the squad is now trying to find out why it was so strong on a former bogey circuit

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F1 Singapore GP: Five quick takeaways

George Russell won in Singapore from pole, while Lando Norris shaved a couple more points off Oscar Piastri’s lead in the F1 championship

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Toto Wolff gives update as George Russell 2026 contract talks drag on

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Mercedes is 'super near' to finalising George Russell's 2026 contract

The Guardian - UK

Turbulent end at Red Bull fails to deter Christian Horner’s potential new suitors

It is hard to believe a return to F1 is not on the cards for one of the most successful team principals, but where will he go?

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How illness almost forced Russell out of F1 Azerbaijan GP

'Touch and go' if Bottas would replace Russell over the Azerbaijan GP weekend

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How illness nearly took George Russell out of F1 Azerbaijan GP

'Touch and go' if Bottas would replace Russell over the Azerbaijan GP weekend

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