With World Cup fever sweeping across Canada, Mexico, and the United States, Formula 1 fans have been busy casting their votes for the ultimate paddock football team. The results are in, and it's safe to say this starting XI would give any national team a run for their money.

Between the Posts: George Russell

Mercedes man George Russell will be swapping his driving gloves for goalie gloves, tasked with keeping the ball out of the net. The Briton's tall frame should aid his ability to reach each corner with ease, while his speed should allow him to rush out of goal to close any one-on-ones with opposing strikers. In terms of a pure goalkeeper, he was the clear winner for this position.

The Defensive Lineup

This classic '4-2-3-1' setup features a strong, disciplined back four who aren't afraid of a tackle but remain comfortable in possession. The 2007 teammates Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are the full-backs, providing bags of experience and tactical nous. While they may lack the pace of their past, they should make up for it with elite positioning and impressive defensive skills.

A centre-back partnership built on trust and friendship as well as athleticism and talent sees Nico Hulkenberg and Max Verstappen partner together. The pair have always got on well, and combined with their mutual love for football, their chemistry and talent will be a huge asset for the squad.

Midfield Maestro

Some midfields rely on physicality and brute force, but this selection points to a focus on European technique and elite footballing IQ. A double pivot of Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris may lack in presence, but the work rate and interplay should help the squad transition from defence to attack with ease.

Creativity in the ten is non-negotiable, and fortunately, Kimi Antonelli is on hand to provide bags of it. The Italian played football in his youth and, despite his age, he should be able to handle the pressure of the role.

The Attack

The front three have been trusted to provide the goals. Carlos Sainz is widely regarded as one of the best footballers in the paddock, and having seen the Spaniard in action during plenty of charity matches, it's understandable to have his quality further forward.

His opposite man Oscar Piastri may lack the same level of footballing experience, but his brief time growing up in the UK should have given him some base level of technique, and his cool head will be invaluable when it comes to decision-making and composure in front of goal.

We are yet to see if Pierre Gasly bases his game more on the explosive speed of Kylian Mbappe or the exceptional finishing of Antoine Griezmann, but the voters were sure to prioritise the Frenchman for the role of starting striker.

The Bench

In the modern game, it's not enough to have a strong starting eleven. The substitutes include Ollie Bearman as the second-choice goalkeeper, Sergio Perez as the experienced defensive cover, Arvid Lindblad for youthful exuberance at full-back, Gabriel Bortoleto as a versatile defensive midfielder option, Isack Hadjar as a game-changing substitute, and Franco Colapinto to provide a moment of magic.

The Manager

According to your votes, this was the easiest decision of the lot. Toto Wolff was the man for the job. The Mercedes boss is a natural leader, but he will have to work hard to manage the diverse personalities that make up this team.