{"id":100823,"date":"2025-08-27T23:50:16","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T23:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/100823\/"},"modified":"2025-08-27T23:50:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T23:50:16","slug":"f1-news-today-george-russell-reaches-desperation-as-star-driver-linked-with-shock-red-bull-transfer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/100823\/","title":{"rendered":"F1 News Today: George Russell reaches desperation as star driver linked with SHOCK Red Bull transfer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-teams\/mercedes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mercedes<\/a> F1 driver <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/george-russell\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">George Russell<\/a> is still awaiting news of his next contract with the team.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059852\/george-russell-desperate-measures-mercedes-f1-contract-saga\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Verstappen and Norris summoned by FIA for Dutch GP<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Related image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/544741f9a450247ca31a8bcd7eedcdf2cb04dbff.jpg\"\/>Related image<\/p>\n<p>\nA former close ally of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/max-verstappen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Max Verstappen<\/a> has revealed that the Dutchman may have deliberately collected a fine during his fierce 2021 championship battle with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/lewis-hamilton\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Lewis Hamilton<\/a>.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1060036\/max-verstappen-lando-norris-summoned-by-fia-dutch-grand-prix-press-conferences\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>F1 star delivers savage response after champions&#8217; meeting snub<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Related image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/010d23159efa619c53a9f0297528369a4fa20211.jpg\"\/>Related image<\/p>\n<p>\n2007 F1 champion <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/kimi-raikkonen\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kimi Raikkonen<\/a> has delivered a hilarious putdown, after not receiving an invitation to a meeting between some of the sport&#8217;s greatest champions.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059984\/f1-star-kimi-raikkonen-savage-response-instagram-champions-meeting-snub\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Champion tipped for SHOCK Red Bull move<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Related image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/6ecb9d32dcd245f2cb5df71ecf73f756742ac8b9.jpg\"\/>Related image<\/p>\n<p>\nRed Bull are keen on signing a world champion driver to their F1 driver lineup for the 2026 campaign, according to reports.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059894\/red-bull-f1-news-champion-indycar-driver-alex-palou-shock-move-2026-lineup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>F1 star set to serve delayed FIA penalty at next race<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Related image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/5b5da005d0749c59a78ec310b1e8b60370e6f049.jpg\"\/>Related image<\/p>\n<p>\nIt has been confirmed that an F1 star must serve a delayed five-place grid penalty on his next outing.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059923\/fia-news-cadillac-f1-star-valtteri-bottas-delayed-grid-penalty-next-race\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-drivers\/sergio-perez\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sergio Perez<\/a> calls on fans to unite after F1 return confirmed<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Related image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0edd4581c0f04b627e170cfffd8f89c899e9117e.png\"\/>Related image<\/p>\n<p>\nSergio Perez has urged his fans to come together once again following the confirmation of his stunning return to F1.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059909\/f1-star-sergio-perez-calls-fans-unite-2026-return-grid-cadillac-confirmed\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>F1 Dutch Grand Prix set for mandatory FIA rule change<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Related image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/76cdb7f8eb701ee47f0e2146945f80181e7f4738.jpg\"\/>Related image<\/p>\n<p>\nThe FIA have confirmed a mandatory change for all teams at this weekend&#8217;s Dutch Grand Prix as the sport returns from the annual summer shutdown.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\n\u27a1\ufe0f  <a title=\"READ MORE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-news\/1059841\/f1-dutch-grand-prix-set-for-mandatory-fia-rule-change\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE<\/a>&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Piastri addresses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpfans.com\/en\/f1-teams\/mclaren\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">McLaren<\/a> &#8216;tension&#8217; 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