The Mercedes AMG Petronas F-1 Team has confirmed that drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue as the team’s driver lineup next season.
Multiple Grand Prix winner Russell, 27, heads into his eighth season in F-1 while Antonelli, 19, continues into his second year.
Both are graduates of the team’s junior system, having joined the program in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
“Confirming our driver line-up was always just a matter of when, not if,” said Team Principal Toto Wolff. “We wanted to take our time, handle the negotiations properly and make sure everyone, on all sides, was happy. I’m pleased we have done that.
“George and Kimi have proved a strong pairing and we’re excited to continue our journey together.
“Our focus is now on the final six races of the year, as we fight for second in the Constructors’, and onwards to 2026 and a new era in F-1.”
2026 will be Russell’s fifth season with the team.
“I am really proud to be continuing our journey together,” said Russell.
“Next year will mark my 10th since I signed with Mercedes back in 2017. It has been such a long and successful partnership with the team so far and I can’t wait to see what lies ahead, particularly as we embark on one of the largest regulation changes in the sport’s history next year.
“We are all incredibly focused on making that a success and, for me personally, building on what has been my strongest season in F-1 to date.”
Antonelli is the third youngest podium finisher in the sport’s history and leads one of the strongest rookie crops in many seasons.
“I’m super excited to be continuing with the team,” said Antonelli. “I’ve learned so much in my first season in F-1, both in the good moments and the more challenging ones. Those have all made me stronger, not only as a driver but as a teammate too.
“I want to say thank you to Toto and everyone at Brackley and Brixworth for their continued support and faith in me.”
