Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff issued a timeline for the team's driver lineup as George Russell's contract expires and Max Verstappen rumors swirl. Russell asserted himself as the team leader at Mercedes this season,

The summer is traditionally Formula One’s “silly season” where rumours abound and surprise signings are (sometimes) announced. As 2025 appears to be no different, we analyse the current state of play across the grid looking to next season.

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.