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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has named George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli as the team's priority for the 2026 Formula One season. The revelation comes after Max Verstappen was strongly linked to Mercedes.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has appeared to rule out a move to sign Max Verstappen for 2026, as he reiterated his desire to retain the team’s current Formula 1 line-up. There have been widespread reports that Verstappen could be Mercedes-bound since George Russell divulged that the two parties are engaged in active discussions.
Max Verstappen has denied holding any secret talks with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff after fans discovered that both F1 figures were spending their breaks ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix holidaying in Sardinia.
Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has dropped a significant update regarding their driver line-up situation in 2026 as Max Verstappen continues to be linked with a move to the F1 team.
Rumours have abounded that reigning champion Max Verstappen is in discussions with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff regarding a possible move to the team in 2026. But today, Wolff has scuppered any ideas about pushing George Russell or Kimi Antonelli out of the picture;
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GPFans on MSNToto Wolff and Max Verstappen 'meeting' takes wild turn as FAKE pictures leaked onlineFour-time world champion Verstappen's long-term future at Red Bull has been speculated upon in recent weeks, particularly after Helmut Marko said his future was of 'great concern', confirming exit clauses in the Dutchman's contract, which is due to run until 2028.
Toto Wolff has likened the prospect of pairing Max Verstappen with George Russell at Mercedes to Alain Prost vs Ayrton Senna.
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PlanetF1 on MSNIs Max Verstappen meeting Toto Wolff in Sardinia?Yacht and jet trackers suggest Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff are meeting in Sardinia, fuelling F1 2026 driver swap rumours.
Eagle-eyed Formula 1 fans discovered that Max Verstappen and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff have both been in Sardinia, triggering speculation
George Russell is out of contract at the end of the season and Mercedes have been courting Max Verstappen amid ongoing speculation that he could walk away from Red Bull
Toto Wolff is hoping the 2026 F1 rule changes can get Mercedes back to winning ways. But there's much more he must consider too
Max Verstappen has broken his silence on a potential move to Mercedes following Toto Wolff's comments that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will stay.