Williams F1 driver George Russell has said that he is delighted to see Sir Lewis Hamilton decide to stay in the sport, after the seven-time World Champion recently inked a two-year contract extension with Mercedes. Russell is in contention for the second Mercedes seat for 2022, and there is a good chance he will partner
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The Mercedes F1 Team has decided to drop Valtteri Bottas and replace him with George Russell, but the move won’t be announced until much later in the season, according to Finnish racing driver Toni Vilander. Russell is currently into his third season in Formula 1 with Williams, and many in the paddock believe he will
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Senior Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has said that George Russell is “worth considering” if Mercedes decide not to run him in their second car alongside Sir Lewis Hamilton next year. Russell is signed on a long-term deal to Mercedes, though he is currently effectively on loan to Williams. READ: Russell: ‘Hamilton Is Like
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has admitted that the odds are stacked against the Silver Arrows in this year’s Championship battle, but he stressed that they are still within hunting distance. Max Verstappen currently has a 32-point lead over Sir Lewis Hamilton at the summit of the Drivers’ Standings, while Red Bull lead the Constructors’
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Mercedes junior driver George Russell has said he is loyal to the Silver Arrows and described them as being in control of his “destiny.” The young British talent has been in exceptional form this year, and he narrowly missed out on scoring his first points in Formula 1 with the Williams team at last weekend’s
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has said Mercedes’ upcoming upgrades “definitely” won’t be enough to fully close the gap to Red Bull, who currently lead both the Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championship. The seven-time World Champion’s last victory came in May at the Spanish Grand Prix, with Red Bull winning the five races which have been contested since
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Mercedes could announce George Russell as Valtteri Bottas’ replacement for 2022 at the upcoming British Grand Prix, former F1 driver Martin Brundle has said. Bottas has had a shaky campaign thus far, with a combination of torrid luck and a lack of pace at some grand prix leaving him only fifth in the Drivers’ Standings,
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Senior Red Bull advisor Dr Helmut Marko has said that he believes the Milton Keynes-based team have the best car and driver (in Max Verstappen) this year. The Dutch ace currently leads the Drivers’ Standings by 32 points over fellow Championship challenger Sir Lewis Hamilton, while Red Bull lead the Constructors’ Championship from Mercedes. READ:
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has admitted that the last few races have been difficult for him and Mercedes, with Max Verstappen taking a string of victories to build his lead in the Championship over the seven-time World Champion. Red Bull have had the stronger car at most grand prix so far this season, but Hamilton is
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Sir Lewis Hamilton has rubbished reports that he and George Russell haven’t spoken to one another since the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, which saw the young Brit fill in for the seven-time World Champion after he had tested positive for COVID-19. Russell impressed many in the paddock that weekend, as he looked set to win
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