❗️Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has officially confirmed that the team will continue with George Russell and rising star Andrea Kimi Antonelli as their drivers, effectively ending speculation about a possible move for Max Verstappen in 2026. Wolff called the duo Mercedes’ “absolute priority” and stated there were no surprises in store, showing full commitment to developing their future lineup internally rather than pursuing a dramatic signing. At the same time, Max Verstappen’s exit clause for the 2025 season has officially expired. The clause would have allowed him to leave Red Bull mid contract if he fell outside the top three in the standings by a certain point in the season, an event that never occurred. With Verstappen currently third in the championship, he remains contractually bound to Red Bull through at least the end of 2025, with no active clauses allowing for early departure. Together, these developments signal stability at the top of Formula 1’s team hierarchy. Mercedes is...