Don't expect an announcement in the wake of George Russell's Canadian GP win, as Toto Wolff says an extension is not dependent on his results

Britain's George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix to record his first race victory of the Formula 1 season on Sunday in Montreal. (June 16)

When seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered damage to his car during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, the cause wasn’t initially clear.

George Russell delivered an incredible drive for Mercedes at the Canadian Grand Prix, winning the race from pole position.

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

George Russell took a brilliant pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix after he saw off rival Max Verstappen to clinch top spot in Montreal.Russell delivered the goods with the final lap of a thrilling qualifying session to cross the line 0.

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