Toto Wolff says Mercedes will begin to weigh its options for 2022 when it undertakes a mid-year evaluation of its drivers, including George Russell and Esteban Ocon. Both Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas will see their contracts expire at the end of the season. While the Finn is expected to fight to retain his seat in 2022, Hamilton's plans will likely depend on whether the Briton secures or not a record eighth world title. But Wolff confirmed that Russell and Ocon - who are both contracted to Mercedes - are the two drivers most likely to fill a possible empty seat at the Brackley squad. "Esteban (Ocon) is in the second year of a two-year contract with Renault and Alpine F1, and...
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