George Russell and his likely move to Silver Arrows next season have been speculated for months. Rumor has it that the 23-year-old will replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes to team up with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
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Meanwhile, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes that Valtteri Bottas and George Russell will have great options in Formula 1 next season despite their decision for second place in the Silver Arrows.
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What did Toto Wolff say?
When asked about the future of George Russell and Valtteri Bottas in Formula 1, Toto Wolff from GPFans said: “George and Valtteri would probably have more than one option to stay in Formula 1 and drive in Formula 1 with attractive prospects .
“Most teams see themselves as challenger teams and expect them to take a big step in the next year because of the cost cap that applies to everyone.
Formula 1 F1 – Austrian Grand Prix – Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria – July 4, 2021. McLaren team boss Toto Wolff in front of the racing pool via REUTERS / Christian Bruna.
“They focused very early on next year’s development, you can see that Alfa, Williams haven’t made that many parts in a while. I think George and Valtteri have great options whatever we choose, ”added Wolff.
What is happening in the driver market in relation to Mercedes Bottas and Russell
George Russell is closely associated with Mercedes to replace Valtteri Bottas next season. The product from the Mercedes Junior Academy impressed in its 2021 season, and at the Hungarian Grand Prix he even scored his first points with Williams.
The young Brit caught everyone’s attention when he replaced Lewis Hamilton during the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when he tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, Russell is seen as a front runner in working with Lewis Hamilton for the next season. In addition, Williams ‘team boss Jost Capito confirmed earlier this year that George Russell will stay with the Wantage team if Mercedes extends Bottas’ contract.
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Formula 1 F1 – Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy – April 18, 2021. Mercedes Valtteri Bottas and Williams George Russell in action during the REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini race.
While Valtteri Bottas was under attack for his unconvincing performance at Mercedes this season. And according to the rumor mill, the Finnish driver was given a tip to either join his former team Williams or Alfa Romeo.
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