I can do something wiser with my time – George Russell stops using social media

George Russell said he has has banned himself from using social media and reading the news because it does not bring him any positivity.

The Mercedes driver has a combined following of nearly seven million on X and Instagram.

But Russell, 25, who was involved in a first-corner collision with team-mate Lewis Hamilton at the last round in Qatar, says he has stepped back from using the platforms.

Great to catch up with David Beckham, and congrats on your new Netflix doc, loved it!