Now at Mercedes, the 23-year-old was asked about his plans to learn from Lewis Hamilton ahead of the new season, while in conversation with GPFans.com. Russell said:
The young Briton then went on to add:
George Russell’s assurance of a different car in 2022 stems from the incoming regulatory changes set to launch a new era of F1 from the season onwards. The Briton has driven for Mercedes in the past, filling in for Hamilton at the 202 Bahrain Grand Prix.
George Russell will pose a bigger challenge to Lewis Hamilton ‘rhetorically and politically’, claims Helmut Marko
George Russell’s arrival at Mercedes could pose a ‘bigger challenge’ for Lewis Hamilton, feels Dr. Helmut Marko. Marko is a former Austrian driver most famous for leading the Red Bull Junior Team program and being an advisor to Christian Horner and Co.
Speaking during an interview with Auto Motor und Sport, Marko had this to say about the potential Hamilton-Russell partnership Mercedes have put in place for 2022:
23-year-old Russell joined Mercedes to replace Finland’s Valtteri Bottas after signing a mammoth $6.76 million contract with the team.
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