Williams’ George Russell was exceptional this season. Even with an unrivaled car, the young Briton has a one hundred percent record in Q2. Dubbed ‘Mr. Saturday ‘by the F1 brotherhood for precisely this reason, the Briton has to be overtaken by his teammate, who has worked for the Wantage-based team for two and a half years.
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And Haas team boss Günther Steiner wants his rookie drivers Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin to follow the 23-year-old’s path.
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What did Günther Steiner say?
In an interview with RTL, the Haas team boss was full of praise for Williams drivers and expects his rookie drivers to follow Russell’s growth path in Formula 1.
“Russell does an incredible job pushing the boundaries of Williams. A year ago it was impressive, this year there are even more, ”said Günther Steiner.
Formula 1 F1 – Spanish Grand Prix – Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain – May 7, 2021. Haas F1 team boss Günther Steiner speaks about REUTERS in the team boss press conference FIA / Handout.
“I hope that Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin can also go their own way in terms of growth.” (Translated with Google Translate)
“I believe that Russell is a driver who is capable of winning a world title if the conditions are right. In any case, his talent will only be effectively weighed up if he has a competitive car at his disposal. “
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Since Russell is a young Mercedes driver, Steiner believes that the team has already mapped out its Formula 1 career – the Silver Arrows know exactly what its future should look like.
“It’s true that it is on the market, but I would say that it is more likely to be in the Mercedes market or limited to the teams in orbit of 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)
“I think Mercedes knows exactly what to do with him.”
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Ever since Russell blew everyone away with his near-race-winning drive at Sakhir in lieu of a COVID-stricken Lewis Hamilton, it has been rumored that the young Briton will replace Valtteri Bottas at Silver Arrows.
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