Red Bull's Max Verstappen feels there is no chance Red Bull can match McLaren in Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix, focusing his attention on a podium fight with Mercedes. Verstappen won the past three races in Canada, but the 2025 edition of the Montreal race looks set to tell a different story.

Max Verstappen arrived at the Canadian Grand Prix a single point away from a one-race suspension following his collision with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix

Max Verstappen has been involved in yet another heated Sky Sports exchange, this time with F1 pundit Ted Kravitz. Verstappen and Kravitz have had their fair share of awkward moments in the past, with the Dutchman boycotting Sky Sports at the 2022 Mexican Grand Prix after Kravitz said Lewis Hamilton was 'robbed' of the 2021 title.

George Russell is out of contract at the end of this year but neither he nor Mercedes have been in a rush to put pen to paper on an extension, causing intrigue in the F1 paddock

George Russell has revealed that contract talks with Mercedes have been put on hold as the team have ‘bigger fish to fry’ in their hunt for more performance. The Brit also admitted that he understands why the Silver Arrows will be keeping an eye on Max Verstappen as a potential alternative for 2026.

George Russell said negotiations for a new Mercedes contract were on hold and admitted that Max Verstappen is “always on the radar” at the Silver Arrows