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Jul 2025
28m 28s

Who will drive for Mercedes in 2026?

Stak
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With the Max Verstappen rumours swirling, we try to work out who will be driving for the Silver Arrows next year. Have George Russell’s performances guaranteed him a seat? Or will Toto Wolff not give up on Project Antonelli? It’s proving a difficult one to work out!


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