George Russell has issued a bold challenge to Max Verstappen ahead of the British Grand Prix. Russell’s confidence is riding high following his impressive victory in Spielberg, where he secured his second Formula 1 career win and made history as the first driver to win in GP3, F2, and now F1 in Austria.

The race in Spielberg was marked by a dramatic crash between Verstappen and Lando Norris. Verstappen’s poor pit stop set the stage for intense wheel-to-wheel racing with Norris, culminating in a collision that left both drivers with punctures. While Verstappen managed to finish fifth, Norris was forced to retire from the race. This opened the door for Russell, who took full advantage and claimed the top spot on the podium.

With Mercedes showing significant improvements since the Canadian Grand Prix, Russell is eager to continue his momentum at Silverstone, his home race. The recent updates to the W15 have propelled the Silver Arrows closer to the front of the pack, setting the stage for a thrilling contest.

Looking ahead to the British GP, Russell expressed his excitement and determination: “I’m really looking forward to Silverstone. It’s always special to race at home, and with the progress we’ve made recently, I believe we can challenge the best. Max is an incredible driver, but I’m ready to give it my all and see where we stand.”

“Anything can happen. I think Red Bull were really quick this weekend in the high-speed corners. So they’re going to look pretty strong next week in Silverstone. But we’ve got a few days between now and then. I’ll be on the simulator on Tuesday back at the factory. So I’m really excited for that one.”

As the British Grand Prix approaches, all eyes will be on the showdown between Russell and Verstappen. The home crowd at Silverstone will undoubtedly be cheering for their local hero as he takes on the reigning champion in what promises to be an electrifying race.