George Russell believes that Mercedes is at the "mercy of the weather" as the team attempts to recapture its form from last year's British Grand Prix - in which Lewis Hamilton secured his 104th Formula 1 victory.

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

George Russell says there’s an “exceptionally low” chance he’ll leave Mercedes next year even after he claimed the team was holding talks with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen.