George Russell has admitted that Mercedes’ lack of car pace forced him to avoid conservative tyre strategies during a chaotic British Grand Prix. Russell was one of five drivers to come into the pit lane before the start of the race for slick tyres.

Martin Brundle believes George Russell has not been treated fairly by his Mercedes team amid ongoing speculation surrounding his future. Russell has been “hung out to dry” by Mercedes, in the opinion of Brundle,

Mercedes driver George Russell doesn't have a contract for the upcoming season - making him one of the hottest names on the driver market.