Lewis Hamilton insists George Russell needs to 'show respect' with pair set to team up at Mercedes
3 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton insists George Russell needs to 'show respect' with pair set to team up at Mercedes

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton insisted he would have nothing to prove when he goes up against George Russell in Mercedes’ all-British line-up next season. As Sportsmail revealed on Thursday, Hamilton was dismayed to learn the ambitious Russell would replace Valtteri Bottas, his compliant Finnish team-mate of the past five years, who is destined for Alfa Romeo. Lewis Hamilton, pictured at Zandvoort on Thursday, insists he has nothing to prove As Max Verstappen said, Russell will ‘make life very difficult’ for Formula One’s most decorated driver who turns 37 in January. Hamilton set to go up against George Russell in Mercedes’ all-British line-up next season ‘But it is not like I have anything to prove.

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Lewis Hamilton responds after George Russell’s disqualification hands him shock F1 Belgian GP win
5 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton responds after George Russell’s disqualification hands him shock F1 Belgian GP win

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George Russell prepares for life as Mercedes F1 team leader – memes and all
6 months, 2 weeks ago

George Russell prepares for life as Mercedes F1 team leader – memes and all

New York Times  

Stay informed on all the biggest stories in Formula One. Handling social media negativity As amusing as Russell may have found the memes surrounding his intro pose, he refers to social media as a “double-edged sword.” It’s not solely fun and banter. “I know that if this was a different era, I’d probably have eight poles to my name this …

Lewis Hamilton being ‘sabotaged’ by Mercedes, claims anonymous e-mail sent to F1 personnel
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton being ‘sabotaged’ by Mercedes, claims anonymous e-mail sent to F1 personnel

The Independent  

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The truth behind Lewis Hamilton’s rut after ‘shocking’ race in Canada
6 months, 4 weeks ago

The truth behind Lewis Hamilton’s rut after ‘shocking’ race in Canada

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George Russell reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s shock Mercedes departure
11 months, 1 week ago

George Russell reacts to Lewis Hamilton’s shock Mercedes departure

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F1 Mailbag: Why Mercedes lets Hamilton and Russell battle, for better or worse
1 year, 2 months ago

F1 Mailbag: Why Mercedes lets Hamilton and Russell battle, for better or worse

New York Times  

Max Verstappen may have wrapped up his third Formula One drivers’ championship in Qatar on Saturday, but other topics have dominated the post-race headlines. I’m used to 30,000km, not 850km.” — Madeline Coleman Why does Mercedes keep allowing its drivers to fight? The team still added another two points to its constructors’ lead over Ferrari as Russell recovered to beat …

Lewis Hamilton clash with George Russell tells us a lot about state of play at Mercedes
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton clash with George Russell tells us a lot about state of play at Mercedes

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell vent anger on radio after collision in Qatar
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell vent anger on radio after collision in Qatar

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Lewis Hamilton reacts after first-corner collision with George Russell
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton reacts after first-corner collision with George Russell

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Lewis Hamilton frustrated by Mercedes tactics in Japanese Grand Prix
1 year, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton frustrated by Mercedes tactics in Japanese Grand Prix

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Why George Russell is the wild card in the Formula One title shuffle
1 year, 10 months ago

Why George Russell is the wild card in the Formula One title shuffle

The Hindu  

If the 2021 Formula One season pitted the old generation against the new — Lewis Hamilton vs. Max Verstappen — last year witnessed the rise of the young crop, with Charles Leclerc becoming one-time karting rival Verstappen’s closest challenger. While the standings don’t always tell the whole story, they show that, unlike Carlos Sainz at Ferrari or Sergio Perez at …

Lewis Hamilton committed to helping Mercedes end slump
2 years, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton committed to helping Mercedes end slump

Associated Press  

Lewis Hamilton is coming off a crushing defeat for a record eighth Formula One championship and on the verge of the first winless season of his 16-year career. Many thought he’d quit the sport when he lost last year’s F1 championship to Max Verstappen in a controversial series of calls in the December season finale at Abu Dhabi, but he …

F1: George Russell on targeting a first race victory with Mercedes and off-track fame hitting home
2 years, 3 months ago

F1: George Russell on targeting a first race victory with Mercedes and off-track fame hitting home

The Independent  

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Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Aware of Tension Developing Between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
2 years, 4 months ago

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Aware of Tension Developing Between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell

News 18  

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the raising tensions between his team’s drivers, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and British compatriot George Russell. The racing team encountered multiple issues with their W13 car this season as issues of porpoising and certain other technical issues persisted in the car well into the start of the season. Russell is currently placed fourth on …

Nico Rosberg advises George Russell on life as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate
2 years, 6 months ago

Nico Rosberg advises George Russell on life as Lewis Hamilton’s teammate

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George Russell has ‘a lot to improve’ compared to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton
2 years, 7 months ago

George Russell has ‘a lot to improve’ compared to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton

The Independent  

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George Russell a ‘different calibre’ of teammate for Lewis Hamilton
2 years, 7 months ago

George Russell a ‘different calibre’ of teammate for Lewis Hamilton

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F1: George Russell replacing Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes No 1 is 'changing of guard', says Villeneuve
2 years, 7 months ago

F1: George Russell replacing Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes No 1 is 'changing of guard', says Villeneuve

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton trailing behind George Russell in the Formula One standings this season represents a 'changing of the guard' at Mercedes, says former world champion Jacques Villeneuve. Lewis Hamilton trailing behind George Russell has been described as a 'changing of the guard' Team-mate Russell is faring slightly better, nevertheless, with consistent top-five finishes in each Grand Prix meaning he sits …

George Russell backs ‘inspiring’ Lewis Hamilton to ‘come back stronger’
2 years, 8 months ago

George Russell backs ‘inspiring’ Lewis Hamilton to ‘come back stronger’

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Lewis Hamilton cools concerns he could RETIRE from Formula One
2 years, 8 months ago

Lewis Hamilton cools concerns he could RETIRE from Formula One

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has moved to quell any speculation that this season in Formula One could be his last. Lewis Hamilton has moved to silence concerns he could retire after a difficult start to 2022 Hamilton has struggled this season but team-mate George Russell has impressed His interests away from the track have also sparked interest lately, after it emerged he …

F1: Lewis Hamilton told to admit George Russell is 'the better driver right now' by Ralf Schumacher
2 years, 8 months ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton told to admit George Russell is 'the better driver right now' by Ralf Schumacher

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has to hold his hands up and admit that Mercedes team-mate George Russell is a better driver than him right now, says Ralf Schumacher. Hamilton is enduring a dreadful start to the new F1 season, with his 13th-place finish in Sunday's Imola Grand Prix leaving him seventh in the drivers' standings. Lewis Hamilton has been told to admit …

Australian GP: Mercedes Team had a Great Result, Feels Lewis Hamilton
2 years, 9 months ago

Australian GP: Mercedes Team had a Great Result, Feels Lewis Hamilton

News 18  

Lewis Hamilton hailed his fourth-place finish behind teammate George Russell at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as a “great result” that will give Mercedes a shot in the arm. “It’s a great result for us as a team, honestly,” said seven-time world champion Hamilton. “I had to back off and sit behind, but we bagged as many points we …

George Russell insists he's 'on an equal playing field' with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
2 years, 9 months ago

George Russell insists he's 'on an equal playing field' with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

Daily Mail  

George Russell says he and Lewis Hamilton 'are on a level playing field' at Mercedes and is adamant there will be no team orders for anyone to defer to the other driver. George Russell says he and team-mate Lewis Hamilton are on 'equal playing field' He told BBC: 'We are on a level playing field. World champion Max Verstappen and …

Toto Wolff takes blame for Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg feud
3 years, 3 months ago

Toto Wolff takes blame for Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg feud

The Independent  

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F1: Mercedes' Russell says he'll start on equal terms to Hamilton
3 years, 4 months ago

F1: Mercedes' Russell says he'll start on equal terms to Hamilton

The Hindu  

George Russell said he would start on equal terms with seven- times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season but played down the prospect of friction between the two. The 23-year-old Briton will be Hamilton's third team mate at Mercedes and the first pairing with Nico Rosberg, who won the 2016 world championship, descended from warm friendship …

Mercedes confirm Russell replacing Bottas from 2022
3 years, 4 months ago

Mercedes confirm Russell replacing Bottas from 2022

Associated Press  

George Russell was confirmed as Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One teammate from 2022 by Mercedes on Tuesday. Russell, aged 23, said in a statement he’s “absolutely buzzing.” “But I’m under no illusions as to the scale of the challenge; it’s going to be a steep learning curve. Valtteri has set a high bar, consistently delivering week in and week out, scoring …

Official: George Russell to drive for Mercedes from 2022 season
3 years, 4 months ago

Official: George Russell to drive for Mercedes from 2022 season

India TV News  

A day after Valterri Bottas took the plunge to Alfa Romeo from Mercedes GP, Williams' British driver George Russell has confirmed signing a new contract with the current constructor's champions; making him eligible for the driving seat from the 2022 season. "The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team today confirmed that George Russell will become team-mate to reigning seven-time world champion Lewis …

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton happy if George Russell joins him at Mercedes
3 years, 4 months ago

Formula One: Lewis Hamilton happy if George Russell joins him at Mercedes

The Hindu  

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton praised George Russell on Thursday and said he would be happy to have him as his Formula One team mate next season if that was Mercedes' decision. "Probably the only highlight from last week was his qualifying lap, it was amazing," he added, referring to Russell putting the Williams on the front row at a …

George Russell the obvious choice for Mercedes, says Ross Brawn
3 years, 4 months ago

George Russell the obvious choice for Mercedes, says Ross Brawn

The Hindu  

George Russell is the obvious choice for Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton's Formula One teammate next year after his performances with Williams, according to former team boss Ross Brawn. "In my view, there is only one decision for Mercedes next year with regards to the second seat," Brawn, now Formula One's managing director for motorsport, wrote in a column on formula1.com. …

George Russell dazzles in qualifying to put Williams on front row for Belgian GP
3 years, 4 months ago

George Russell dazzles in qualifying to put Williams on front row for Belgian GP

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George Russell admits vacating Mercedes seat for returning Lewis Hamilton was a 'strange feeling'
4 years ago

George Russell admits vacating Mercedes seat for returning Lewis Hamilton was a 'strange feeling'

Daily Mail  

George Russell admitted it was 'strange' having to vacate his Mercedes seat for returning Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton as he 'really wanted to win' this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. As a late scramble ensued to bring Hamilton back for the season's final round, Russell even wore Mercedes team kit for media duties on Thursday before it emerged that …

George Russell's near-win in Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes sparks Formula One debate
4 years, 1 month ago

George Russell's near-win in Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes sparks Formula One debate

Daily Mail  

George Russell's agonising near-victory at Formula One's Sakhir Grand Prix has reignited the debate about the superiority of the Mercedes car in which Lewis Hamilton won a record-equalling seventh world title. George Russell came agonisingly close to winning the Sakhir Grand Prix in a performance that underlined the superiority of the Mercedes car usually driven by Lewis Hamilton Hamilton has …

George Russell Gets Chance to Shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP with Lewis Hamilton Out
4 years, 1 month ago

George Russell Gets Chance to Shine for Mercedes at Sakhir GP with Lewis Hamilton Out

News 18  

George Russell has been touted as the future of Formula One by Lewis Hamilton, and has the opportunity to showcase his talent when he replaces the seven-time champion at Sunday’s Sakhir Grand Prix. “It means a huge amount to me that Mercedes gave me this opportunity, a lot of effort went into making this deal happen,’ Russell said at a …

Russell will relish his golden opportunity at Mercedes - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Russell will relish his golden opportunity at Mercedes - Sportstar

The Hindu  

George Russell has yet to score a point in nearly two seasons in Formula One but the Briton will step into a winning car in Bahrain this weekend as Lewis Hamilton's replacement at Mercedes. Russell has long been tipped as a future Mercedes driver -- either when Hamilton retires or the team lose faith in Finnish team mate Valtteri Bottas …

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