Today's News at the Baku Grand Prix
It's Thursday in Baku , and as the paddock prepares for a race weekend, a significant piece of news has emerged from the Mercedes camp, adding yet another layer of intrigue to the unfolding drama. George Russell will miss the media day for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to illness. The British driver is resting up in preparation for the first two practice sessions tomorrow. Still, a Mercedes spokesperson confirmed that should the 27-year-old fail to recover in time for FP1 on Friday, reserve driver Valtteri Bottas will be on standby. The absence comes at a critical time for Russell, who is not only fighting to keep Mercedes in touching distance of their rivals, but is also chasing a new contract. With both Russell and his rookie teammate Kimi Antonelli out of contract at the end of the 2025 season, Toto Wolff has yet to agree to renewed terms with his driver line-up. This situation adds a fascinating subplot to every race weekend. While George Russell is in r...
