# Motorsport: George Russell is convinced his new Mercedes deal provides the best chance of winning a Formula One title when the sport enters a new engine era next year. The Briton already had a winning car this season, with two victories, but Mercedes is widely expected to have the best power unit next year, and as former champions know all about title campaigns. Russell told reporters he had various options, but he believes Mercedes is his best chance of winning the championship next year. Mercedes has confirmed Russell and Italian teenage teammate Kimi Antonelli for 2026.
Motorsport: Russell convinced new contract puts him on pole for 2026 title shot