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‘You’re in!’ Toto Wolff reveals barrier to George Russell joining Mercedes

George Russell has started life at Mercedes better than anyone could’ve predicted, with the Brit currently ahead of seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton in his first year at the Silver Arrows. It was expected throughout 2021 that Russell would replace Valtteri Bottas at the Germans for this season, something that was confirmed after Bottas signed

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Toto Wolff sends ‘interruption’ warning to Red Bull and Ferrari

Mercedes have just four races remaining to alleviate the pain of 2022, as the Germans look all but set for their worst yearly performance since the start of the hybrid era in 2014. The hybrid era may as well be renamed as the ‘Mercedes’ era, as the Silver Arrows have been completely dominant up until

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Mercedes respond to George Russell’s criticism

Mercedes trackside engineer, Andrew Shovlin, feels that the team should have left George Russell out another lap at the Japanese Grand Prix. The 24-year-old started the race eighth behind the Alpine of Fernando Alonso, who did his best to clear Sir Lewis Hamilton on the first lap, to no avail. That battle could not be

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George Russell not backing down from criticism of Mercedes

George Russell has hit out at his own team for the way in which they pitted himself and Sir Lewis Hamilton at the Japanese Grand Prix, after it was quickly discovered that the majority of the field were on the wrong tyres. Following a red flag on the second lap of the race due to

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George Russell blasts ‘totally unacceptable’ FIA

Mercedes’ George Russell has blasted the FIA for their negligent actions that almost led to a serious crash for Pierre Gasly. The drivers started an extremely wet race in Suzuka on the Intermediates, and on the opening lap, Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari aquaplaned at Turn 11, sending him into the wall and out of the race.

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George Russell scolded for Pierre Gasly incident

George Russell picked up some criticism from fans on social media after his close call with Pierre Gasly during practice for the Japanese Grand Prix. The drivers had not had any dry running before FP3, as both practice sessions on Friday had been rain affected. Mercedes completed 55 laps over the course of the two

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