Mercedes must decide the drivers with which they tackle the new F1 2026 regulations, as talk of a Max Verstappen deal swirls once more. And that decision will be made soon, as team principal Toto Wolff confirmed that Mercedes‘ F1 2026 driver line-up will be determined before we reach the August summer break.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he hopes to have his 2026 driver decision sorted by the end of Formula 1's summer break, as uncertainty over George Russell's place at the team lingers.

Christian Horner has responded to claims from George Russell and Toto Wolff that Max Verstappen has been in talks with Mercedes over an F1 switch. Despite an impressive 2025 season, Russell is yet to sign a fresh deal with Mercedes for when his current contract expires at the end of 2025.