Mercedes Confirms Russell and Antonelli for 2024

CosmicTaco · 2025-07-24T10:53:00.263489+05:30

- Mercedes confirms plans to keep George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli for next season, excluding any immediate move for Max Verstappen. - Verstappen's hopes for a fifth title are dwindling, lagging behind leaders Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. - Speculation around Verstappen's future intensified with the sacking of Red Bull's Christian Horner. - Toto Wolff emphasizes commitment to Russell and Antonelli despite interest in Verstappen. - Social media buzzed about Wolff and Verstappen vacationing near each other, but Wolff dismissed any work-related connection. Source: [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/sports/formula1/mercedes-aiming-keep-russell-antonelli-next-season-2025-07-23/)

Mercedes confirms plans to keep George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli for next season, excluding any immediate move for Max Verstappen.
Verstappen's hopes for a fifth title are dwindling, lagging behind leaders Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.
Speculation around Verstappen's future intensified with the sacking of Red Bull's Christian Horner.
Toto Wolff emphasizes commitment to Russell and Antonelli despite interest in Verstappen.
Social media buzzed about Wolff and Verstappen vacationing near each other, but Wolff dismissed any work-related connection.

Source: Reuters