Mercedes just confirmed Russell and Antonelli for 2026 only. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvs Mercedes has locked in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026...but with no overt commitments beyond the regulation reset. The clearest signal yet that the 2027 driver market is wide open. Unlike other teams who proudly shout long-term deals, such as Pierre Gasly with his 2028 Alpine deal. The “pairing” language hints at stability without permanence, confidence theatre. Hedging seats rather than betting on the future. The messaging is unmistakable. If Max Verstappen moves, Mercedes will be ready. #f1 #georgerussell #maxverstappen #formula1 #formulaone #f12025 #totowolff #helmutmarko #f1news #f1updates #f1drivers #f1latest #redbullracing #redbullf1 #verstappen #mercedes #mercedesf1 #russell Get 15% off at the Castore Official website with my special link: https://glnk.io/ryj2p/lawrence #AdCastoreAff Russell’s Deal Confirms Mercedes Empire Is Cracking https://youtu.be/D2PjWbKL46Q Can't watch the ladder? HEAR it instead as a podcast. RSS: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/lawvs Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hcmgaNHAcU5AHjUITTXS8 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tt/podcast/lawvs-the-ladder-man/id1720160644 Brand new PO BOX now open: LawVS, PO BOX 437, WALLINGTON, SM6 6EZ, UK Wear a piece of F1 history on your wrist with Mongrip: https://mongrip.com/?ref=mxyyVz7corTaLG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.