What happened: George Russell got behind the wheel of the iconic Mercedes 300 SL, calling it "the coolest car" as the brand celebrated its heritage during the British Grand Prix weekend at Silverstone. The gullwing classic joins a growing list of legendary Mercedes machinery the Briton has driven.

Why it matters: Mercedes leaned into its heritage at its home race, pairing the works team's Silverstone presence with icons from its past — the 300 SL run comes alongside a tribute to the famous Blue Wonder transporter. For Russell, who called the classic gullwing the coolest car he's handled, it added a light moment to a busy sprint weekend.

What to watch: Attention turns back to on-track action at Silverstone, where the British Grand Prix weekend continues with sprint racing and Sunday's race to come.