The Mercedes driver is out of contract at the Silver Arrows at the end of this season, but has a backup career already lined up

George Russell hopes Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ‘keep throwing away points’ in F1 title race - Russell won from pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix while McLaren failed to finish on the podiu

George Russell has been gaining attention in the paddock, and Mercedes has yet to extend his F1 contract beyond 2025.

George Russell stormed to a stunning pole position for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen, but the grid changed several times amidst penalties and parc ferme breaches. The Mercedes driver banked the best lap of the weekend with his final effort in qualifying to bump Verstappen from pole.

Race latest updates with George Russell clinging on to lead in frantic finale - Follow live F1 updates from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as Russell leads the pack in Montreal

According to F1 analyst Peter Windsor, Max Verstappen might have to deal with an issue at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, as no circuit on the calendar punishes brake problems as much as this does. The RB21 is far from the perfect car,

The FIA have announced the punishment verdict for Mercedes F1 star George Russell after the stewards launched an investigation at the Canadian Grand Prix. ➡️ READ MORE The FIA have suspended Derek Warwick as an F1 steward for this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix with immediate effect.