After the dramatic events of the Hungarian Grand Prix, Williams’s George Russell tested the new 18-inch tires with Mercedes. This fueled speculation that the 23-year-old will be heading for the Silver Arrows next season.
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1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, however, thinks Aston Martin’s Lance Stroll is perfect for the team. But ex-Formula 1 Ralf Schumacher is not on the same side as the Canadian and sees Russell’s move to the Silver Arrows confirmed.
Schumacher disagrees with Villeneuve about Russell’s move to Mercedes
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The Briton has been closely associated with the Brackley-based squad and is working with Lewis Hamilton for the 2022 season. His test in Budapest strengthens the conviction that Russell will get the seat at Mercedes.
BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN – Great Britain’s George Russell and Mercedes GP prepare to start the grid ahead of the Sakhir F1 Grand Prix at the Bahrain International Circuit in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Peter Fox / Getty Images)
As quoted by Autobild, Schumacher said, “I think that’s where Russell is sitting. It is no coincidence that he runs the tests for Mercedes with the new 18-inch tires that will be used next year. For me this is a clear indication. “(Translated from German via Google)
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Since his one-off appearance at Sakhir last year to represent the 7-time world champion. Russell was strongly advised to use the Silver Arrows to get pen to paper. The 23-year-old is part of the renowned Mercedes driver academy and could be called up in due course.
As fate would have it, this time is now. The 23-year-old is in his final year of contract with Williams and has not yet signed an extension with them. Meanwhile, Valtteri Bottas sees Mercedes that his contract will expire at the end of this season.
Formula 1 F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 29, 2021, Williams’ George Russell during a press conference in front of the Hungarian Grand Prix Pool via REUTERS / Florion Goga
That poses a big question to team boss Toto Wolff. Is he giving Bottas an extension? Or will he get Russell to team up with their world champion driver for the 2022 season?
Who do you think will get the Mercedes seat? Will the Finn continue with the 7-time Constructors Champion? Or will Brit Russell be behind the wheel next year? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.
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