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 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.

The potential arrival of Max Verstappen to Mercedes for the 2026 season could significantly impact the current driver lineup of the German team. Both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli face an uncertain future,

Max Verstappen has been even more heavily linked with a move from Red Bull to F1 rivals Mercedes since long-serving team boss Christian Horner was replaced by Laurent Mekies

Max Verstappen appears set to remain with Red Bull for the F1 2026 season, with some firm driver market decisions expected shortly.

Max Verstappen has said the departure of Red Bull Formula One chief Christian Horner will have no influence on any decision about his future with the team. Red Bull announced three days after the British Grand Prix that Horner had been relieved of his duties after more than 20 years in charge of the team.