Toto Wolff has likened the prospect of pairing Max Verstappen with George Russell at Mercedes to Alain Prost vs Ayrton Senna.

Toto Wolff is prepared to lose Valtteri Bottas as the Finn edges close to a return to F1. Bottas has been heavily linked with a return to the F1 grid in 2026. The 10-time F1 grand prix winner has reportedly held talks with Cadillac over possibly spearheading their project. Bottas also has a chance to return to the F1 grid this season.

Kimi Antonelli is out of contract at the end of the season, but it appears as though Mercedes have made a decision on his future, with Toto Wolff confirming that the team want to keep him

But speaking with Austrian outlet ORF ahead of this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff made it clear that the team’s “priority” is their current driver lineup, George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli. “The direction is that we want to continue with George and Kimi. That’s our top priority,” said Wolff.

Speaking to Austrian broadcaster ORF, Mercedes boss Wolff has said continuing with Russell and Antonelli is the "absolute priority" for him, and has played down any "big surprises" over the summer break. "Discussions have been taking place over the last weeks and months, so they are all up to date," Wolff said.

George Russell is out of contract at the end of the season and Mercedes have been courting Max Verstappen amid ongoing speculation that he could walk away from Red Bull

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has broken his silence on rumours that he recently met Max Verstappen in Sardinia to seal a deal for F1 2026.