George Russell is set to partner Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes next season. Russell has been waiting to discover the identity of his teammate since February, when Lewis Hamilton confirmed his move to Ferrari. For a time, it looked as if he could face the ultimate test in Formula 1. Mercedes aggressively pursued Max Verstappen, who’s won the last three world championships, amid instability at Red Bull. However, Verstappen’s move to Mercedes fell through in the end. Helmut Marko’s prospective departure would have triggered an exit clause in the Dutchman’s contract, but he resolved his dispute with …
