Mercedes reserve driver Valtteri Bottas has opened up on rookie Kimi Antonelli and why the team made the right call when replacing Lewis Hamilton.

George Russell of Mercedes took pole position for Formula One's 2025 Canadian Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen

Since Lewis Hamilton quit Mercedes for Ferrari, George Russell has stepped up to prove himself a capable team leader while rookie Kimi Antonelli has also showed moments of brilliance

McLaren 's dominance was tossed to one side on Saturday as George Russell grabbed pole for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix. He will be joined on the front row by Red Bull 's Max Verstappen two weeks after their controversial on-track collision in Spain.

The result saw Russell claim the sixth pole of his career while also starting at the front of the grid for the second consecutive year at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Max Verstappen has hit out at repeated questions about his F1 race ban threat after 2025 Canadian Grand Prix qualifying

Formula One leader Oscar Piastri stayed hopeful after a qualifying session that had McLaren boss Andrea Stella talking of damage limitation in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

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

Formula One teamed up with Hollywood on a high-octane summer action romp that aims to dominate the box office while bringing new fans to the sport.

Following Red Bull’s downturn in performance, four-time world champion Verstappen has been frequently linked with a switch to Mercedes; and with Russell yet to sign a fresh deal with the team, there could still be an opening for the Dutchman.