Williams team boss Jost Capito says he is talking to every contract-less driver over a possible 2022 seat, including – maybe – Nico Hulkenberg.

The Grove outfit have not yet decided upon their driver pairing for 2022, although it is a decision they cannot yet make.

George Russell is currently in his third season with the team, a young driver whom Capito sees as World Championship material but who also is a part of the Mercedes programme.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is currently deciding whether he will retain Valtteri Bottas for 2022 or place Russell alongside Lewis Hamilton.