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Rumours grow over Russell, Hamilton and 2026 market

Sep.17 Questions are mounting in the paddock about whether Mercedes' apparent indecision over its 2026 lineup could trigger wider driver-market movement. Veteran Swiss journalist Roger Benoit wrote in Blick that he and other insiders are 'surprised' team boss Toto Wolff has yet to finalise George Russell's contract extension. 'Why is he hesitating with Russell?' Benoit asked, while noting that teenage Wolff protege Andrea Kimi Antonelli has 'slumped' in his rookie year. 'Is the pressure on the rookie actually greater than expected?' he said. 'A swap with (Carlos) Sainz at Mercedes partner Williams would make sense. Or will he ultimately be relegated to the new engine customer, Alpine?'...
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