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‘Very lucky’ Mercedes already have Lewis Hamilton replacement ready

Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Mercedes already have the perfect replacement for Lewis Hamilton: team-mate George Russell. Even though Hamilton might continue racing for Mercedes for a couple more seasons, Herbert sees Russell as the Brackley-based team’s “future”. Russell has certainly done exceptionally well since switching from Williams to Mercedes at the start of

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Axed Sky F1 pundit claim makes claim about Lewis Hamilton joining Red Bull

Johnny Herbert, a former Formula 1 driver, has claimed that Lewis Hamilton would be on par with Max Verstappen if they both competed in the same car this season. The RB19, particularly when driven by Verstappen, has demonstrated exceptional performance this year.  While Sergio Perez has also achieved success with the impressive design by Adrian

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Axed Sky F1 pundit says he felt ‘sorry’ for Carlos Sainz

Johnny Herbert expressed his sympathy for Carlos Sainz after the Ferrari driver was denied a podium finish by Mercedes at his home race.  Despite starting on the front row following a tumultuous qualifying session, the Madrid native slipped back to fifth position as both Mercedes cars and a resurgent Sergio Perez overtook him during the

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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell blasted for FIA lobbying

Former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has blasted Lewis Hamilton and George Russell after the pair came out against the FIA’s decision to cut the length of DRS zones at recent races. The DRS zone on the main straight in Baku was cut by 100 metres, prompting fans to argue the race was “boring” with

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Sergio Perez told to copy Nico Rosberg and risk Red Bull firing him

Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has told Sergio Perez to just “go for it” this season against reigning World Champion Max Verstappen, with 2023 perhaps being Perez’s final chance at claiming a world title. Whether it’s his final chance or not remains to be seen; however, this season is without a doubt Perez’s best opportunity

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Christian Horner compared to Toto Wolff over ‘typical cocky comment’

Ex-Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert compared Red Bull team principal Christian Horner to Mercedes rival Toto Wolff following the Miami Grand Prix, after the Briton made a “cocky comment”. Red Bull claimed their fifth win of the season at the Miami International Autodrome and their fourth 1-2 of the season, with the Austrians being in

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