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Mercedes confirms F1 driver lineup for 2027 with Russell and Antonelli

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:23 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Mercedes confirms F1 driver lineup for 2027 with Russell and Antonelli

Summary

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff confirmed that George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will continue with the team for the 2027 Formula 1 season. This decision ends speculation regarding a possible move for Max Verstappen, who remains under contract with Red Bull until 2028. The announcement clarifies Mercedes' commitment to its current drivers amid previous discussions about potential exit clauses in Verstappen's contract. The team remains focused on their performance as they look to build on their success in the upcoming seasons.

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Key Details

•Toto Wolff confirms Russell and Antonelli will drive for Mercedes in 2027.
•Max Verstappen's potential move to Mercedes is ruled out.
•Verstappen remains under contract with Red Bull until 2028.
•Previous talks about Verstappen's exit clauses have ended.
•Mercedes aims to build on its performance in coming seasons.

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12:23 PMMotorsport.com — Mercedes to keep F1 driver line-up for 2027, says Toto Wolff

What they're saying

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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has ended speculation that Max Verstappen could join for the 2027 Formula 1 campaign by confirming his desire to retain George Russell and Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen potentially joining the Silver Arrows was a hot topic last year due to the various exit clauses in the four-time world champion’s Red Bull contract, which expires in 2028. But when they were no longer ...Keep reading
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