George Russell is a target to lead Aston Martin’s F1 revival in 2026 - according to a leading paddock source. Motorsport understands that the 27-year-old is being considered as part of the team’s future plans following the biggest regulation change in F1’s history.

The team has lodged “[p]rotests” against Russell in the wake of the Canadian Grand Prix, and race officials have summoned Russell and Mercedes officials, along with Red Bull officials, to a hearing at the circuit that will take place at 5:50 p.

Race result as McLaren pair Norris and Piastri collide in dramatic finale - Follow live F1 updates from Circuit Gilles Villeneuve as Russell leads the pack in Montreal

George Russell stormed to a stunning pole position for the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix from Max Verstappen, but the grid changed several times amidst penalties and parc ferme breaches. The Mercedes driver banked the best lap of the weekend with his final effort in qualifying to bump Verstappen from pole.