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Max Verstappen won the 2025 Azerbaijan Grand Prix, with George Russell and Carlos Sainz finishing on the podium. The race featured crashes, penalties, and strategic moves, marking Verstappen's second Baku victory and Sainz's first podium for Williams.
Mercedes prioritizes renewing George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026 despite interest from Max Verstappen, amid ongoing discussions and speculation about Verstappen's future options in F1.
The article discusses ongoing speculations about Max Verstappen and George Russell's future in Formula 1, with Russell expressing strong intent to stay at Mercedes and Verstappen remaining non-committal, considering options including a potential sabbatical or contract negotiations, but no definitive decisions have been made yet.
The article debates Mercedes' potential 2026 driver lineup, considering rumors of Max Verstappen joining the team, and discusses whether to pair him with George Russell or Andrea Kimi Antonelli, ultimately weighing the benefits of performance, development, and long-term stability.
George Russell hinted at ongoing discussions with Max Verstappen's camp, suggesting Mercedes is exploring options for their 2026 driver line-up, which has prompted Toto Wolff to emphasize transparency and confidence in their current drivers, including Russell, amidst speculation about Verstappen's potential move.
The 2025 Canadian Grand Prix features a key rivalry between Verstappen and Russell, who will start on the front row after their controversial clash in Spain, along with other storylines like Tsunoda's comeback and the championship battle among McLaren drivers.
George Russell secured pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Max Verstappen who received a penalty, with Oscar Piastri third and Norris seventh. The qualifying session was marked by penalties and incidents, setting the grid for the race.
Max Verstappen issued a veiled apology for his crash with George Russell at the Spanish GP, admitting his move was not right after causing a collision that led to a penalty and points deduction, amid ongoing controversy and high emotions in the race.
George Russell believes Max Verstappen should have been disqualified for a deliberate crash at the Spanish GP, accusing him of setting a bad example for young drivers, while Verstappen dismissed the accusations and claimed no regrets. The incident led to penalties for Verstappen, highlighting ongoing tensions in the race.
Red Bull and Mercedes team bosses Christian Horner and Toto Wolff shared their opinions on the controversial collision between Max Verstappen and George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, with discussions about race incidents, penalties, and Verstappen's driving approach.
Oscar Piastri won the Spanish Grand Prix leading from start to finish, while a late clash between Max Verstappen and George Russell resulted in Verstappen receiving a penalty and finishing tenth, impacting the drivers' championship standings. Lando Norris finished second, and Charles Leclerc third, amid race drama including a safety car and on-track incidents.
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets on the final day of the 2024 Bahrain F1 test, with George Russell in second place. The test was interrupted by a broken drain cover, and Leclerc's fastest time came on the softer C4 compound. Yuki Tsunoda and Alex Albon also impressed, while Lewis Hamilton finished 12th after running 49 laps in the morning. The 2024 season kicks off with the Bahrain Grand Prix next week.
George Russell topped the first practice session of the inaugural Miami Grand Prix, beating Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc to the fastest time. Max Verstappen had led the way for much of the session, but Russell's late lap on soft tyres saw him go quickest. Nico Hulkenberg crashed out early on, while Sergio Perez could only manage 11th place.