Mercedes driver George Russell headed Red Bull's Max Verstappen in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix. Russell, who said on Thursday that Mercedes were talking to Verstappen about the possibility of driving for them next year,

George Russell has suggested his contract renewal talks with Mercedes are being held up because the team are still keen to sign Formula One champion Max Verstappen.

George Russell followed up on his Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix victory by setting the pace in the first free practice session for the Austrian GP at the Red Bull Ring. Looking to build on his success in Montreal,