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• George Russell declares his ‘future’ lies at Mercedes as Max Verstappen rumors persist

Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images Mercedes driver George Russell made it clear at the British Grand Prix that his future is with the team, despite rumors of a shocking Max Verstappen move One of the major headlines entering the Formula 1 British Grand Prix focused on the contract status of two drivers: George Russell at Mercedes and Max Verstappen at Red Bull. With Russell without a contrac...2025
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• Would Max Verstappen really leave Red Bull?

Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Making sense of the Max Verstappen to Mercedes rumors Formula 1’s silly season kicked into high gear early a season ago, with Lewis Hamilton’s shocking decision to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 campaign and move to Ferrari. Could another champion be headed to his former team? F1 is ablaze this week with rumors of Max Verstappen making a shocking...2025
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• Who wins the F1 British Grand Prix?

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images The grid heads to Silverstone this week for the British Grand Prix. Who is taking home the hardware? The Formula 1 grid heads to Silverstone for this week’s British Grand Prix. And there are several storylines to monitor throughout the week, through the race itself. Four drivers — Lando Norris, George Russell, Oliver Bearman, and Lewis Hamilton — are...2025
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• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton’s first British Grand Prix in Ferrari red among the storylines for this week Lando Norris’ emphatic week in Austria jolted the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship race. Now the grid head to historic Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, and Norris is one of four drivers set to race at home. How those four ...2025
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• 7 storylines that have us excited for the F1 British Grand Prix

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Lewis Hamilton’s first British Grand Prix in Ferrari red among the storylines for this week Lando Norris’ emphatic week in Austria jolted the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship race. Now the grid head to historic Silverstone for this weekend’s British Grand Prix, and Norris is one of four drivers set to race at home. How those four ...2025
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• British Grand Prix: F1 coverage from SB Nation

Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images Follow along as the grid heads to Silverstone for the F1 British Grand Prix Lando Norris delivered an emphatic performance at last week’s Austrian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver topped the timing sheets in each session where he was a participant, starting in FP2 all the way through the race itself. His dynamic performance pulled him to within 15 p...2025
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• Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri flex their muscles in FP2 at F1 Austrian Grand Prix

Photo by Steven Tee/LAT Images McLaren’s upgrades are paying early dividends at the Austrian Grand Prix Despite their significant lead in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship standings, McLaren introduced a set of upgrades for the Austrian Grand Prix, aiming to unlock even more performance from the MCL39. The early returns are more than positive. After Oscar Piastri and development dri...2025
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• FIA releases F1 penalty and racing guidelines

Peter Casey-Imagn Images In a move to increase ‘transparency’ F1’s governing body has released penalty and racing guidelines to the public Formula 1’s governing body has taken another step towards “transparency” regarding how race officials handle penalty decisions during a race weekend. The FIA announced on Thursday that “two key documents created to assist Stewards with fair and consiste...2025
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• Russell: Penalty guidelines 'useful step' by FIA
Mercedes driver George Russell on Thursday welcomed a move by Formula 1's governing body to publish penalty guidelines ahead of an Austrian Grand Prix where Red Bull's Max Verstappen remains at risk of a race ban....2025
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• 6 F1 storylines for the Austrian Grand Prix

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images How McLaren responds after the Canadian Grand Prix tops the storylines for the Austrian Grand Prix After a week off, Formula 1 returns to action with the Austrian Grand Prix. However, a few teams likely welcomed the week away from the track. A dramatic collision between McLaren teammates Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris knocked Norris out of the race, and dro...2025
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• Red Bull protests George Russell’s victory at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell took the checkered flag at the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, but Red Bull is challenging that win The Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix ended under Safety Car conditions, with George Russell leading Max Verstappen and the rest of the field to the checkered flag. But while the podium celebration has come and gone and the media pen has gone quiet, Red Bull is not done contesting this race. The ...2025
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• Russell wins in Canada as McLarens crash
George Russell won a Canadian Grand Prix that exploded into drama when Lando Norris collided with title rival and teammate Oscar Piastri....2025
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• F1 Canadian Grand Prix race results: Live race coverage from SB Nation

Eric Bolte-Imagn Images Who will take the checkered flag at the Grand Prix? 70 laps. 70 times by the “Wall of Champions” to determine the winner of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell stormed to pole position on Saturday and will start at the front of the field, but things could get dicey into Turn 1. Starting just behind him in second is Max Verstappen, in the first race aft...2025
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• George Russell jabs Max Verstappen’s penalty status after qualifying at Canadian GP

Eric Bolte-Imagn Images After taking pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell outlined why he might have an advantage Sunday Last year nothing separated George Russell and Max Verstappen in qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, as the two drivers posted identical times in Q3 at the front of the field. Only the rules, which state that the driver who posts the time first, p...2025
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• 6 F1 storylines for the Canadian Grand Prix

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images F1 is back in action for this week’s Canadian Grand Prix. Here are the major storylines After a much-needed break for the grid, Formula 1 is back this week with the Canadian Grand Prix. And there is much to discuss. From some fascinating fights shaping up throughout the standings, to one driver who is on the cusp of a suspension, and another who may be fo...2025
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• Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s present, and more F1 mailbag questions answered

Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images Opening up the F1 mailbag before the Miami Grand Prix With the Formula 1 grid returning to the United States for this weekend’s Miami Grand Prix, we thought it was a perfect time to open up the mailbag. However, with the timing lining up with the 2025 NFL Draft, some football questions crept in. So ... something for everyone! Let’s dive in. Thank you to ...2025
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"He was also promoted to a win at Spa when teammate George Russell was disqualified after failing post-race inspections following taking the checkered flag at the Belgian Grand Prix."

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"George Russell has escalated his war of words with Formula 1 champion Max Verstappen, claiming the Dutchman threatened to "put me on my f--ing head in the wall" during the Qatar Grand Prix."

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"While Hamilton is starting at the front of the field, teammate George Russell is starting at the back, having failed to advance out of Q1."

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"Lewis Hamilton has explained what he meant when he told Mercedes they had put him "in a difficult position" while running behind teammate George Russell at the Australian Grand Prix."

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"Valtteri Bottas and George Russell are still waiting on Mercedes to make a final decision on who will be Lewis Hamilton's teammate in 2022."

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"Williams driver George Russell took his fourth successive virtual Formula One victory on Sunday in the last race before the real season starts in Austria next month."

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"Lando Norris has been voted best rookie of the 2019 Formula One season by its fans with 76 of the vote over Alex Albon and George Russell."

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• F1 qualifying results: Austrian Grand Prix live qualifying coverage

Photo by Kym Illman/Getty Images Who will take pole position at Red Bull Ring? It is qualifying day at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix. Friday’s pair of practice sessions offered a slight variation on a somewhat consistent theme from this season: A strong start from McLaren. While Lando Norris sat out the first practice session in favor of young Alex Dunne they still put both cars in th...2025
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• Russell suggests Mercedes still want Verstappen
George Russell has suggested his contract renewal talks with Mercedes are being held up because the team are still keen to sign Formula One champion Max Verstappen....2025
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• Russell suggests Mercedes still want Verstappen
George Russell has suggested his contract renewal talks with Mercedes are being held up because the team are still keen to sign Formula One champion Max Verstappen....2025
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• George Russell ‘not concerned’ as rumors regarding his F1 future swirl

Photo by Jared C. Tilton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Mercedes driver George Russell may lack a contract for next year, but he is not lacking for results this year The 2025 Formula 1 season is in full swing, but as is ever the case in motorsport the driver transfer market for the upcoming campaign is heating up. Several drivers are without a contract for the 2026 campaign, when C...2025
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• F1 race results: Austrian Grand Prix live coverage

Photo by Clive Rose - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Follow along as Lando Norris hopes to keep his rivals at bay and take the win at Red Bull Ring Lando Norris did what he needed to do on Saturday, delivering a blistering final lap during the final segment of qualifying at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix to capture pole position. But the job is far from done. The McLaren driver wi...2025
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• Lando Norris delivers the lap he needed when he needed it most at the Austrian Grand Prix

Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images After a difficult Canadian Grand Prix, Lando Norris delivered the performance he needed when he needed it most in Austria As the clock struck zero on the second segment of qualifying at the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, and Q3 loomed over the paddock, one could not help but feel that the most consequential 12 minutes of the 2025 season yet were on th...2025
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• Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri flex their muscles in FP2 at F1 Austrian Grand Prix
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• F1 Austrian Grand Prix: Full coverage from SB Nation

Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images The Formula 1 grid heads to the Styrian hills for the Austrian Grand Prix This week, the Styrian hills will come alive with the sounds of Formula 1 power units, as the grid heads to Red Bull Ring for the Austrian Grand Prix. The last race weekend, the Canadian Grand Prix, delivered the moment F1 fans were bracing for since the season began. In the closing...2025
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• F1 extends Canadian Grand Prix through 2035 season

Photo by Stefano Facchin/Alessio Morgese /NurPhoto via Getty Images The Canadian Grand Prix will stay on the F1 calendar through at least 2035 Last week’s Canadian Grand Prix was the latest twist in a dramatic 2025 Formula 1 season, as George Russell stormed to the front of the field to capture his first win of the campaign while Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s clash in the closing stages...2025
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• George Russell’s win in F1 Canadian Grand Prix upheld after Red Bull protests

David Kirouac-Imagn Images Red Bull’s protests against George Russell at the Canadian Grand Prix have been dismissed George Russell captured pole position on Saturday at the Canadian Grand Prix, and took the checkered flag under a Safety Car to secure his first win of the 2025 Formula 1 season. And that win will stand, despite protests filed by Red Bull. In the closing stages of Sunday’s C...2025
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• Lewis Hamilton grabs pole and more winners and losers from qualifying at the Hungarian Grand Prix
Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images Hamilton was one of the big winners from qualifying on Saturday at the Hungaroring In recent weeks, qualifying sessions have provided some thrills for Formula 1 fans. Saturday in Budapest was no different. Qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix is in the books, and for just the second time this year a non-Red Bull car will be at the front of the grid. L...2023
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• Patrick Patterson on Joining the Thunder, Paul George, Russell Westbrook and His Film Internship
We talked to Patrick Patterson about his summer internship with Open Road Films. The post Patrick Patterson on Joining the Thunder, Paul George, Russell Westbrook and His Film Internship appeared first on SLAMonline....2017
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• Paul George: Thunder’s big three officiated differently

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• Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and Billy Donovan fined $15K for criticizing officials
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• Lewis Hamilton for Charles Leclerc is the driver swap F1 needs
Photo by Eric Alonso/Getty Images Could this actually happen? It goes without saying that both Mercedes and Ferrari are a bit of a mess in 2023, and that phraseology is extremely generous. Any hopes of challenging Red Bull this season are out the window, and it’s reached the point where Fernando Alonso’s breakout for Aston Martin has bumped them into second place in the constructors’ champ...2023
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• Russell pans Max after 'put me on my head' threat
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• Estie Bestie’s on the podium and other winners and losers from the Monaco Grand Prix
Photo by Arnold Jerocki/FilmMagic Winners and losers from the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix It was a longshot that Sunday’s 2023 Monaco Grand Prix would live up to the thrilling qualifying session that came down to the wire. However, thanks to a brief flash of rain late in the Grand Prix itself, a few thrilling moments were in the offing. The end result, however, what in line with everything else...2023
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• Max Verstappen’s future, Ferrari’s present, and more F1 mailbag questions answered
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• Lando Norris delivers the lap he needed when he needed it most at the Austrian Grand Prix
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• How to watch 2025 F1 Austrian Grand Prix: ESPN schedule
It's time for the 2025 Austrian Grand Prix! Will George Russell defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch this weekend's action on ESPN....2025
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• F1 qualifying results: Live Canadian Grand Prix qualifying coverage

George Russell of Great Britain driving the (63) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team W16 on track during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve on June 13, 2025 in Montreal, Quebec | Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Who will take pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix? The 2024 Canadian Grand Prix delivered one of the many shocking results of the For...2025
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• 4 key questions before qualifying at the F1 Spanish Grand Prix

Photo by Joan Valls/Urbanandsport/NurPhoto via Getty Images McLaren looks like the team to beat in qualifying at the Spanish Grand Prix, but Max Verstappen and company might have an answer Two hours of practice are in the books at the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix. However, can the ten teams put the data gained over those two hours to good use, and unlock more performance in today’s critica...2025
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• 5 key F1 storylines for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Photo by Bryn Lennon - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Formula 1 is back with this week’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and here are the critical storylines as race week begins After a week off, Formula 1 roars back into action with this week’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. This race kicks off the European portion of the schedule, as well as another F1 triple-header that will bring the cir...2025
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• Mercedes boss Toto Wolff gives his biggest hint yet at a George Russell extension

Photo by Mark Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images Speaking at the Miami Grand Prix, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff hinted at a George Russell contract extension MIAMI, Florida — Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes following the 2024 Formula 1 season created an open seat with the team, one eventually filled by rookie Kimi Antonelli. But with both Antonelli and George R...2025
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