George Russell is the overwhelming favorite to drive for Mercedes around 2022. Although the decision is not yet official, Lewis Hamilton will most likely welcome the British youngster to Mercedes next year.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
Before the British Grand Prix, Rusell praised the seven-time world champion when he talked about his latest contract extension.
George Russell believes that Lewis Hamilton only gets better as he ages
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
The Williams driver has exceeded all expectations this season. Despite driving a car rooted against Haas at the bottom of the grid, Russell almost scored his first point with Williams last weekend at the Austrian Grand Prix.
In addition, the Briton was his “Mr. Saturday’s nickname by hitting Q3 with Williams for the first time last weekend. Therefore, the 2018 F2 world champion has all the requirements to drive for Mercedes in 2022, especially since Valtteri Bottas has problems this season.
Should the Silver Arrows confirm him as a driver next year, he will have a seven-time champion as a team-mate in Hamilton. After the 36-year-old signed a contract extension through 2023, Russell admitted he was delighted with Hamilton’s decision.
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: ART Grand Prix Formula 2 drivers George Russell from Great Britain and Williams F1 and Lewis Hamilton from Great Britain and Mercedes GP speak in the drivers press conference during the previews before the Formula 1 Abu Grand Prix Dhabi at Yas Marina Racetrack on November 22, 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Clive Mason / Getty Images)
He said: “I’m really happy that Lewis is staying in the sport. He’s obviously a global superstar and still rides at an exceptional level. I think it’s like a good wine, it gets better with age. “(Quotes translated by Google)
Although the championship fight is running away from Hamilton, Russell expects his compatriot to keep pushing until the end. “Max and Red Bull seem to be very strong. But I’m sure that Lewis will give everything, ”said the 23-year-old.
DIVE DEEPER
Can Russell get his first points with Williams at Silverstone?
The next race at Silverstone is a home race not only for Russell but also for Williams. While the Briton came excruciatingly close to points in the last two races, he could face the same situation at the British Grand Prix.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
Williams looks better than last season, with Russell clearly outperforming the car’s capabilities. And with an impeccable qualifying record, Russell could upset the regular names in the top 10 on July 18th.
ADVERTISING
Article continues under this ad
WATCH HISTORY: Top 5 Williams F1 liveries of all time
The post “Like One Good Wine”: George Russell praises Lewis Hamilton ahead of the British Grand Prix first appeared on monter-une-startup.
