George Russell's contract extension with Mercedes has stalled amid growing speculation over the team's strong links to Max Verstappen.

Max Verstappen has been heavily linked with a move to Mercedes that would put George Russel's future in doubt and Martin Brundle has shared some insight into the situation

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff said he hopes to have his 2026 driver decision sorted by the end of Formula 1's summer break, as uncertainty over George Russell's place at the team lingers.