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George Russell assesses the F1 title battle following his win at the Canadian Grand Prix
George Russell expressed his surprise at his close position to McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in the 2025 F1 drivers’ standings after the Canadian Grand Prix, where he claimed his and Mercedes’ first win of the season. Russell led the race from pole position for his first victory since Las Vegas last year and is now 40 points behind Norris and 22 points behind Piastri in the title race. Despite McLaren having a dominant car, Russell attributed their proximity in the standings to his and Max’s consistency and extracting maximum performance. He acknowledged McLaren’s potential but hopes for similar results to stay competitive.
Despite his impressive performance, Russell remains without a contract for the 2026 season, with negotiations ongoing between Mercedes and him. His future has been linked with Aston Martin, but Russell is confident he will be on the grid next year, focusing on his current form and enjoying his racing. While acknowledging the uncertainty, he feels ready to contend for a world championship and remains relaxed and focused on taking each week as it comes.
