Following the conclusion of the Austrian GP, Toto Wolff has set a deadline regarding the decision between George Russell and Max Verstappen on who will drive for Mercedes next year. What will Mercedes’ driver line-up look like in 2026?

Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, has reignited talk of Max Verstappen potentially joining his team by admitting that he is having “conversations” with Red Bull’s four-time world champion with regard to a future drive.

Toto Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes is exploring the possibility of signing Max Verstappen in the future but insists it is not impacting ongoing contract talks with George Russell for 2026.