# Motorsport: Mercedes has confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain as their driver line-up for the 2026 Formula One season. Russell, who joined the Silver Arrows in 2022, has since clinched five Grand Prix wins. Rookie Antonelli secured pole in the sprint race in Miami and a podium in Canada this year, where he became the youngest podium finisher in F1 history. Just four seats remain on the 2026 grid, one at Red Bull and Alpine, and two at Racing Bulls.
Motorsport: Russell and Antonelli to continue as Mercedes’ driver line-up next year