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

Is there any truth to the rumours linking George Russell to Aston Martin in recent weeks? Team principal and CEO Andy Cowell addressed the speculation during the press conference at Silverstone. With Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull still up in the air,

While George Russell said interested teams have reached out in the past, no F1 2026 talks beyond Mercedes are currently active. The four-time grand prix winner feels little need to speak with rival teams – despite rumours that Max Verstappen could swap Red Bull for Mercedes – as Russell sees only an “exceptionally low” chance that he is not part of the Mercedes F1 2026 line-up.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen timed his final lap perfectly to seize pole position at the British Grand Prix on Saturday with McLaren's Formula One leader Oscar Piastri alongside on the front row.

The Red Bull advisor was unaware of George Russell's contract situation at Mercedes, but still chose to hit back at his claims.

George Russell took the checkered flag at the Canadian Grand Prix but only after Red Bull protested the result and alleged he had driven erratically in front of Max Verstappen