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

MONTREAL - George Russell said he was driving better than ever and ready to fight for a Formula One championship with Mercedes after taking the team's first win of the season in Canada, but this year still looks a long shot.

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

Red Bull protested the result of the Canadian Grand Prix accusing George Russell of driving erratically behind the late safety car triggered by Lando Norris crashing into Oscar Piastri

One race on from Brookes’ difficult chat with Verstappen, Ted Kravitz also found himself on the wrong side of the reigning world champion. He accused the pit lane reporter of ‘singling out’ Red Bull ’s senior race strategy engineer, Stephen Knowles, over the Russell incident.

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

There was huge drama at the Canadian GP after George Russell secured his first victory of the 2025 season despite Red Bull’s protest to stewards after the checkered flag was shown

George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix, his fourth Formula 1 victory, a third in the Americas. Russell’s maiden win came in Brazil in