Toto Wolff faces a high-stakes dilemma: should Mercedes go all-in for Max Verstappen, F1’s top talent, or double down on George Russell, the loyal driver already in their camp? With 2026 changes looming and team dynamics at play, the decision could define Mercedes’ future.

Scenario: Max has finished below P3 in the 2025, Driver Championship and actively triggered his exit from Red Bull. The reality is that...