George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will drive for Mercedes' Formula One team in the 2026 season.

The team announced the lineup on Wednesday but did not reveal details of a contract extension for Russell. The Athletic reported, however, that the 27-year-old Russell signed a multiyear deal.

Next season will be the 10th with Mercedes for Russell, who joined its junior program in 2017.

Antonelli, a 19-year-old Italian, also is an alumnus of the junior program, and he is completing his rookie season with the team. He became the youngest podium finisher in F1 history when he finished third in June at the Canadian Grand Prix -- a race won by Russell.

Russell has two victories for the team this season and five in his career after winning two weekends ago in Singapore. With six races left on the

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