Lewis Hamilton Puts Toto Wolff in Awkward Position with Kimi Antonelli Offer - The Mirror

Lewis Hamilton puts Toto Wolff in awkward position with Kimi Antonelli offer - The Mirror

Kimi Antonelli is out of contract at the end of the season, but it appears as though Mercedes have made a decision on his future, with Toto Wolff confirming that the team want to keep him

Lewis Hamilton makes generous Antonelli offer as Toto Wolff put in awkward spot

Lewis Hamilton still has the power to hurt his former team.

‘I want to stay with Kimi and George as it stands’ – Wolff

However, when asked by Sky Sports F1's Martin Brundle ahead of Sprint Qualifying at Spa whether it would be viable to have both Russell and Verstappen in the team next season, Wolff gave the clearest indication yet that the driver line-up of Russell and Italian rookie Kimi Antonelli would be retained in 2026. "This [Russell and Verstappen] is all more in the let's say long-shot, far-fetched [ideas] because I want to stay with Kimi and George as …

Lewis Hamilton quips that he can help Kimi Antonelli negotiate new Mercedes F1 deal

Lewis Hamilton has joked that he can help Andrea Kimi Antonelli negotiate a new deal with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff to continue with the team in Formula 1 in 2026. Antonelli was selected to replace Hamilton when the seven-time F1 champion made the decision to end his decorated spell with Mercedes to agree a move to Ferrari. The Italian has endured a mixed rookie season as teething technical issues during the European leg have hamstrung his bid to…

Formula 1 News: Mercedes duo speak out as Verstappen rumors fade

(GMM) George Russell and Kimi Antonelli (pictured) both addressed their contract status on Thursday at Spa, with both drivers expressing confidence they’ll remain at Mercedes in 2026 – even amid … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Mercedes duo speak out as Verstappen rumors fade appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.