George Russell's contract extension with Mercedes has stalled amid growing speculation over the team's strong links to Max Verstappen.

George Russell has conceded that Mercedes’ chances of a strong weekend at the British Grand Prix depend on cooler weather conditions. The highest-placed Mercedes driver in FP2 at Silverstone was Kimi Antonelli. The Italian was sixth-fastest in the final classification, over 0.5s down on McLaren’s Lando Norris.

Max Verstappen has been linked with a sensational move to Mercedes and the Dutchman's potential arrival could push George Russell out.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has said Max Verstappen still intends to stay with the team for next year despite speculation about a move to Mercedes which would shake up Formula 1.

Red Bull boss Christian Horner may have just dropped the most unexpected name yet in Formula 1’s swirling driver market drama. With Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull still the hottest topic in the paddock, especially as Mercedes continue to circle, Horner was asked directly if he had a “Plan B” in case the reigning champion decides to jump ship.

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has opened up about the advice he would give Max Verstappen about Mercedes amid rumors of ongoing talks.