Toto Wolff insists he wants the Mercedes driver line-up for 2026 sorted by the time the Formula 1 season resumes following the summer break.

With both George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli yet to be signed for next season, Mercedes could yet be tempted to look elsewhere ahead of the introduction of the new regulations.

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen remains a favourite of Wolff, who flirted with the idea of bringing in the Dutchman this year before opting to give a chance to rookie Antonelli, who has impressed in flashes so far.

Over the course of the Austrian Grand Prix weekend, both Wolff and Russell spoke about Mercedes talking to Verstappen – even if the former said there was “very little probability” in signing the Red Bull driver for next year.

Despite making

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