6 h. ago Lando Norris wins his first British Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri pays the penalty

Piastri was dealt a 10-second sanction by the stewards after he slammed on his brakes at 130mph.

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7 h. ago Brad Pitt and George Russell's awkward incident before F1 interview was gatecrashed

George Russell has opened up on a particularly awkward first encounter with Brad Pitt, before the Formula 1 driver gatecrashed one of the Hollywood titan's interviews at a swanky premiere

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13 h. ago F1 British GP live: Race start time and updates as Brits try to hunt down Max Verstappen at Silverstone

Follow live F1 coverage from Silverstone as Verstappen looks to beat the Brits after securing a surprise pole position

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29 h. ago Max Verstappen beats Britons to the punch with shock pole at Silverstone

The reigning F1 world champion beat the McLarens and Lewis Hamilton to top spot in qualifying

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29 h. ago Special one Max Verstappen gets his Jose Mourinho moment as Lewis Hamilton laments error

Home heroes Lando Norris, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell were flying the British flag in qualifying but Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri spoiled the Silverstone party

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29 h. ago F1 British GP live: Race start time and qualifying results after Max Verstappen takes pole position at Silverstone

Follow live F1 reaction from Silverstone after Verstappen beat the Brits to pole position

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30 h. ago Max Verstappen snatches F1 British GP pole for Red Bull from McLarens

World champion fastest by a 10th from Piastri and NorrisRussell fourth for Mercedes, Hamilton fifth for FerrariMax Verstappen claimed pole for the British Grand Prix for Red Bull, a blistering run beating the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris into second and third. Mercedes’s George Russell was fourth, with Lewis Hamilton very much in the mix, taking fifth for Ferrari.The pole was somewhat against odds for Verstappen, who absolutely wrung the neck of the Red Bull to beat a very strong assault from both McLaren and an improved Ferrari. The world champion has not been particularly happy with his car all weekend, having struggled with its balance all season. With the team using a trimmed back low-downforce configuration at Silverstone, it required every bit of his considerable skill to wrangle across the old airfield. As he has demonstrated previously this season, sometimes he can be the ultimate differentiator. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago Max Verstappen interview: Why I'm staying at Red Bull for ever, what I really think of George Russell and how long I've got left in Formula One

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JONATHAN McEVOY: Speculation has raged for months that the quadruple world champion might jump ship to Mercedes, most likely partnering George Russell.

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55 h. ago Christian Horner fires Max Verstappen warning and admits George Russell surprise

Mercedes want to lure Max Verstappen away from Red Bull and Christian Horner has warned the four-time Formula 1 champion that switching teams could backfire badly

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3 d. ago ‘I won’t be going anywhere’: George Russell adamant he will stay at Mercedes

Russell confident of new contract despite Verstappen linksMayer to stand against Ben Sulayem for FIA presidencyGeorge Russell believes he “won’t be going anywhere” and is set to have a new contract confirmed with Mercedes as he played down suggestions that he could lose his seat to Max Verstappen.As he prepared for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, Russell, whose contract with Mercedes has yet to be renewed, said he thought the chances of him not being with the team next season were “exceptionally low”. Verstappen, in turn, flatly refused to comment on the matter. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago George Russell adamant he will not be leaving Mercedes: ‘Toto has never let me down’

Russell has not signed a contract beyond this season, while Mercedes are in discussions with Max Verstappen

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3 d. ago Max Verstappen to Mercedes is not fake news and George Russell is right to look elsewhere

It's not necessarily the most likely outcome right now, but there is a genuine possibility that Max Verstappen could walk away from Red Bull amid rumours of a Mercedes offer

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3 d. ago George Russell 'in talks' for new F1 team as Max Verstappen to Mercedes links intensify

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes that would put George Russel's future in doubt and Martin Brundle has shared some insight into the situation

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4 d. ago George Russell talks us through a lap of Silverstone ahead of British Grand Prix

The Briton started on pole in 2024 but retired on lap 34 with a mechanical issue.

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6 d. ago George Russell shows true colours with message to Mercedes team just before Austrian GP

George Russell showed his caring side to his Mercedes team ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix as he asked for water to be provided for his mechanics ahead of the race

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7 d. ago Lando Norris holds off pressure from Oscar Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion Max Verstappen crashes out on first lapLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an immense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However world champion Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the Dutchman was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli. Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Having clashed at the last round in Canada, hearts must have been in mouths at McLaren as Norris and Piastri vied to thrilling effect over the opening third of the race, ducking and diving at one another in what was a bravura display that remained nip and tuck all the way to the flag. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Norris holds off Piastri to win Austrian F1 GP after Verstappen crashes out early

McLaren top podium ahead of Ferrari’s Charles LeclercWorld champion out on first lap after Antonelli collisionLando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix after a tightly contested, tense battle with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri. The pair delivered an intense fight but the British driver held the upper hand to take the flag. However, Max Verstappen’s title hopes took a huge setback when the world champion was knocked out of the race on the opening lap, having been struck by the Mercedes of Kimi Antonelli.Ferrari enjoyed a strong return at the Red Bull Ring, with Charles Leclerc third and Lewis Hamilton in fourth. George Russell was fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago George Russell's email to Toto Wolff to reject Mercedes contract offer to 'benefit career'

George Russell once rejected a Mercedes contract offer from Toto Wolff before the pair eventually joined forces, with the British driver leading the team's charge in 2025

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8 d. ago Lando Norris storms to Austrian F1 GP pole as angry Verstappen slumps to seventh

McLaren driver has perfect response to Canada crashVerstappen says Red Bull car ‘completely undriveable’Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix by half a second at the Red Bull Ring, beating Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc into second and his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to third.It was the perfect comeback for the British driver after his disappointment at having to retire when he crashed into Piastri at the last round in Canada. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was struggling for grip and finished in seventh. Lewis Hamilton was fourth for Ferrari and George Russell fifth for Mercedes. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Red Bull chief makes cutting George Russell remark as Mercedes chase Max Verstappen

George Russell let slip Mercedes' ongoing talks with Max Verstappen a day before Toto Wolff confirmed his contact, though Red Bull bosses Helmut Marko and Christian Horner seem unmoved

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