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But speaking with Austrian outlet ORF ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff made it clear that the team’s “priority” is their current driver lineup, George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli. “The direction is that we want to continue with George and Kimi. That’s our top priority,” said Wolff.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1 after opening practice at Spa, Wolff said there was a “very high probability” the current
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Autosport on MSNToto Wolff: George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli are Mercedes' "absolute priority" in F1Speaking to Austrian broadcaster ORF, Mercedes boss Wolff has said continuing with Russell and Antonelli is the "absolute priority" for him, and has played down any "big surprises" over the summer break. "Discussions have been taking place over the last weeks and months, so they are all up to date," Wolff said.
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.
Toto Wolff has denied that his public courting of Max Verstappen played a role in the sacking of Christian Horner, insisting that there was 'much more in the background' that led to the 51-year-old's dismissal. The long-serving Red Bull boss was relieved of his duties ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix.
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
Toto Wolff has never been one to hold back his opinions on the major talking points in Formula 1. Wolff has built a strong reputation in business, and his involvement with Mercedes has helped turn them into one of the sport’s most dominant teams.