George Russell won his first race of the Formula 1 season as the Mercedes driver held off defending race winner Max Verstappen at the Canadian Grand Prix.

Mercedes driver George Russell has retained his victory at the Canadian Grand Prix after the race stewards rejected a late protest lodged by Red Bull Racing on Sunday night. The decision came five and a half hours after the race had finished,

George Russell is a target to lead Aston Martin’s F1 revival in 2026 - according to a leading paddock source. Autosport understands that the 27-year-old is being considered as part of the team’s future plans following the biggest regulation change in F1’s history.

Red Bull Racing issued a protest against Mercedes' George Russell, who won the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. The FIA announced the protest through a document, summoning both Russell and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen to the stewards.

George Russell clinched his first victory of the 2025 season at the Canadian Grand Prix amidst a chaotic race. A McLaren collision between Piastri and Norris, and Verstappen's strong challenge defined the event.

George Russell handed Mercedes its first win of the Formula One season with a composed drive at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. The race also saw a major shift in the championship standings, as McLaren's Oscar Piastri moved 22 points clear at the top after teammate Lando Norris collided with him and was forced to retire.

George Russell is a target to lead Aston Martin’s F1 revival in 2026 - according to a leading paddock source. Motorsport understands that the 27-year-old is being considered as part of the team’s future plans following the biggest regulation change in F1’s history.

Red Bull lodged protests with the FIA stewards against George Russell’s victory in the Canadian Grand Prix, which were not upheld. Red Bull and Mercedes headed to see the stewards after the Canadian GP,