The German team confirmed the same drivers in their positions for next season, with the expectation that they will take advantage of the new engines and take advantage of the modifications in the regulations for 2026.
With several races remaining until the end of the current season, from the team mercedes They did not give room for more speculation and decided to announce who their pilots will be in 2026.
The determination of the German team highlights stability and confidence, since their chosen ones are George Russell and Kimi Antonellisame pilots today.
Let us remember that mercedes runs second in the World Constructors Championship this season, with 325 pointsfollowed by Ferrari with 198 and Red Bull with 190.
It should be noted that the Formula 1 will face significant change next season, with a change in regulations and the start of a new engine cycle with the potential to shake up the existing pecking order.
The announcement was not a surprise, since the head of Mercedes, Toto Wolffmade his intentions clear a long time ago. “Confirming our driver line-up was always just a matter of when, not if”the Austrian said in a team statement.
“We wanted to take our time, conduct the negotiations properly and make sure that everyone, all parties were happy”added the team director in this regard. In this way, all the rumors that existed with the possibility of adding the four-time champion were also cleared up. Max Verstappen to Mercedes.
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