Toto Wolff has said Mercedes will continue with both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli next season, adding the team is currently “optimising” Russell’s new deal.

Both Russell and Antonelli were due to be out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, but while it is understood Antonelli’s deal is likely to have been extended, a new contract for Russell has not yet been signed.

Toto Wolff: ‘We’re continuing with both of them, of course’

Additional reporting by Thomas Maher

Russell said ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix that he paused negotiations on his deal himself to make the most of the summer break, adding “time pressure” is not a factor in talks with Mercedes.

Now, Wolff has clarified that media and fans should not expect “any big news” regarding the team’s future, as both Russell an

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