Russell – Antonelli, an extension in question

Announced as Mercedes drivers in 2026, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli have the confidence of their boss. Why, and above all, for how long?

Published 17/10/2025 à 16:31

Cyprien Juilhard

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Russell – Antonelli, an extension in question

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Even when everything seems to be settled, a vagueness persists. An area of ​​uncertainty that only disappears with a welcome official announcement. For George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, the last few months have been trying, between rumors of the arrival of Max Verstappen and the extensions that were slow to materialize. What was missing? Details, no doubt. Not the will to Toto wolff, in any case, aware of having in George Russell a high-flying leader and in Kimi Antonelli a great hope to continue to shape.

The Italian was the more threatened of the two, after a period of

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Lucas Paul

18/10/2025 at 10:52 a.m.

But be careful, with Toto everything is allowed :):):)

Yves-Henri RANDIER

17/10/2025 at 05:20 a.m.

The Daimler AG board will not sacrifice Antonelli to make room for Verstappen if necessary, as Mercedes has invested too much in him and the Italian has strong potential in F1 given his age compared to Russell's!

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