The Latest Breaking News from George Russell

Hamilton noted at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix that he didn’t “feel connected” to the car, and prior to the Australian GP he elaborated by suggesting the car’s cockpit is too far forward, affecting his feel for the steering.

George Russell was the early leader of the Australian Grand Prix before being scuppered by a red flag, and later retired as team-mate Lewis Hamilton took second place

Mercedes star Hamilton has been tipped by many to consider a Ferrari switch to give him the best chance of another title before retiring, in a move which could see Leclerc come the other way

Formula One was accused of putting entertainment before sport in Sunday's crash-strewn and triple-stopped Australian Grand Prix but whether all those red flags needed to be thrown is a difficult debate. In defense of race director Niels Wittich, safety always comes first. Aston Martin principal Mike Krack, whose Spanish driver…

Poleman Verstappen was overtaken by George Russell at the initial start, and he then lost a further spot at Turn 3 when, in Horner's words, Hamilton "sent a missile" down the inside and made an aggressive pass.

After the Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes star Russell suggested Red Bull might be hiding the true pace of their cars to try to prevent FIA intervention in the championship

Johnny Herbet believes seven-time world champion could yet leave Mercedes

Poleman Verstappen was overtaken by George Russell at the initial start, and he then lost a further spot at Turn 3 when, in Horner's words, Hamilton "sent a missile" down the inside and made an aggressive pass.

Red Bull are clearly in a league of their own in terms of car performance, and that looks unlikely to change unless the FIA intervenes to tweak the Formula 1 rules