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F1 driver addresses future amid Max Verstappen rumours
George Russell caused a stir last week when he suggested that ‘conversations with the likes of Verstappen are ongoing’.

Russell and Gibson-Park, the dream that is about to become a reality
Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park could be a devastating Lions partnership against the Queensland Reds and beyond, writes Tom English.

Verstappen, Russell & Mercedes - what factors are at play?
George Russell has made clear that Mercedes are talking to Max Verstappen about potentially driving for them in 2026. Andrew Benson explores what might happen.

Russell fastest as Irish teenager Dunne impresses in Austria
Mercedes driver George Russell heads Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.

Norris & Piastri collide as Russell wins in Canada
Lando Norris crashes out of the Canadian Grand Prix in a collision with McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri, as George Russell wins.

Crowd roars at Russell's Verstappen dig
George Russell couldn't resist having a dig at Max Verstappen after beating him to pole for the Canadian Grand Prix.

Rival mocks Verstappen's penalty, Kiwi Lawson struggles at Canadian GP
The feud between George Russell and four-time reigning F1 champion Max Verstappen could continue at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Russell snatches Canada pole
George Russell took a surprise pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, ahead of Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri.

Confidence, courage & a club tie - what did we learn from Martin's unveiling?
BBC Scotland looks at the takeaways from Russell Martin's first Rangers media conference as head coach.

Rangers on verge of Martin appointment - what can fans expect?
Rangers are close to finalising a deal with Russell Martin to become the club's next manager.

Verstappen causes collision 'to prove a point'
Max Verstappen refuses to yield and causes a collision with George Russell in the closing stages of the Spanish Grand Prix.

I don't think I'll be going anywhere - Russell
George Russell says he "doesn't think I'll be going anywhere" amid links between his Mercedes team and Max Verstappen.

Is it conceivable that Mercedes could drop Russell for Verstappen?
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the British Grand Prix.

Russell's craft can cut through Campese criticism as Lions tackle Force
Andy Farrell's British and Irish Lions look to make an early impact down under as they face Western Force on Saturday in their first tour match.

Mercedes talking to Verstappen for 2026 - Russell
George Russell says Mercedes are talking to world champion Max Verstappen about signing him for next season.

Red Bull's Russell protest 'petty' and 'embarrassing' - Wolff
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Red Bull's protest against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix was "petty" and "embarrassing".

‘Glad I didn’t ruin his race’: Inside the stunning Norris v Piastri crash that set the F1 world alight
While George Russell took the glory in Montreal, it was the collision between Oscar Piastri and teammate Lando Norris that has everyone talking.

Russell snatches 'mighty' pole from Verstappen
Mercedes' George Russell beats Max Verstappen to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.

McLaren's 'worst Friday' of season, says Norris
Lando Norris says McLaren had their "worst Friday of the year so far" after finishing behind George Russell in Canadian Grand Prix practice.

Move 'was not right', says 'frustrated' Verstappen
Max Verstappen says that "frustration" led to his collision with George Russell during the Spanish Grand Prix and that the move "was not right and shouldn't have happened".