The Mercedes driver is out of contract at the Silver Arrows at the end of this season, but has a backup career already lined up

Red Bull protested the result of the Canadian Grand Prix accusing George Russell of driving erratically behind the late safety car triggered by Lando Norris crashing into Oscar Piastri

George Russell has been gaining attention in the paddock, and Mercedes has yet to extend his F1 contract beyond 2025.

George Russell hopes Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri ‘keep throwing away points’ in F1 title race - Russell won from pole position at the Canadian Grand Prix while McLaren failed to finish on the podiu

The Formula 1 racing series is in Montreal this weekend, at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Start time for the Canadian Grand Prix is 2 p.m. EDT Sunday, and you can watch on ABC and ESPN Deportes or livestream on fubo TV (FREE trial) or DIRECTV (FREE trial and discount).

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