Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton dismissed the suggestion that it has been ‘extreme’ to be colleagues with the amazing George Russell at Mercedes this season. Meanwhile, the seven-time F1 champion feels Russell can lead Mercedes in the right way for many years to come in the future. Follow Formula 1 and French GP LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
Hamilton could have been irritated by that, however openly, at least, he demands he is really glad about the youngster’s effect on the team. “It’s been pleasant, we’ve worked together incredibly well,” Hamilton said.
“George has been super positive… had a positive impact on the work environment. It’s generally been a real pleasure to work with him and it’s been great to see his success. He’s done such a great job, got great points for the team and he’s going to continue to improve, he’s going to continue to improve for a long time,” Hamilton added.
“I definitely see that he’s got so much potential in him and he’s in the right place for it as well. I really think… whether or not I’m here, he has all the qualities to help take this team forward in the future and lead them to success, so I think it’s been the right choice for the team. And, I hope I can be a little bit of a part of helping him progress,” Hamilton concluded.
Meanwhile, it is Brit’s first year with the group, having recently delegated for Hamilton at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix. His noteworthy performance that day, and solid outcomes with Williams regardless of having an uncompetitive car, procured him the opportunity to race with a top group.
It has not been an easy ride for Russell, who came into the group hoping to have the option to challenge for race wins. All things considered, he has been burdened with the most awful performing Mercedes vehicle in years.
Meanwhile, his outcomes have been astoundingly consistent other than at the British Grand Prix, where he was taken out at the first corner, Russell has completed in the top five of each and every race in 2022. He has even beaten Hamilton by completing higher in other races and out-qualifying the 37-year-old more times than not.
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Moreover, Russell finds himself fifth in the drivers’ standing with 128 points. Lewis Hamilton is just behind him in the table as the Brit is sixth overall with 19 points shy of Russell with 109 points.
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