Hamilton was hesitant to congratulate Russell on his impressive performance as his stand-in at the Sakhir GP last December and has hardly been overly complimentary when asked about him as a potential new team-mate. Hamilton’s tune has changed in recent days – describing Russell’s transfer as “rightly earned”.
Has Lewis Hamilton said anything about George Russell?
Video Unavailable. Lewis Hamilton says George Russell has “everything to gain” when he arrives at Mercedes next season. Hamilton said he welcomed the arrival of the “incredibly talented” 23-year-old as his new team-mate and believed the move from Williams was a win-win for his countryman.
Will George Russell drive for Mercedes in 2022?
George Russell and Mercedes have confirmed that the 23-year-old Englishman will drive for the Brackley-based team in F1 in 2022, partnering seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.
Who will race for Mercedes in 2022?
Official: George Russell will drive for Mercedes F1 in 2022. The 23-year old will form all-British driver line-up alongside Sir Hamilton next season. Who’s your money on?
Who is George Russell driving for in 2022?
George Russell has strongly been linked with a move to Mercedes for 2022, and the current Williams driver has admitted he already knows where he will be racing next year – though he refused to say whether he would be joining the Silver Arrows, or staying put at his current team.
Who’s the youngest F1 driver?
The youngest driver on the F1 grid is Yuki Tsunoda. The AlphaTauri starlet is the only current F1 driver born in the 2000s, having been born on May 11, 2000. That means he’ll end the 2021 F1 season having turned 21. Just behind him is Lando Norris, with the McLaren stars birthday falling on November 13, 1999.
Who is George Russell racing for in 2021?
Mercedes have confirmed George Russell is to join the team and partner world champion Lewis Hamilton next season. The announcement has been expected for some time and represents an enormous opportunity for the 23-year-old British driver from King’s Lynn.
Is George Russell a Mercedes driver?
George Russell will join Mercedes as Lewis Hamilton’s next team-mate, with the world champions confirming their all-British 2022 driver line-up. … Mercedes say Russell has signed a “long-term contract” with the team.
Where will Mick Schumacher drive in 2022?
Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin are returning for a second Formula 1 season with the Haas F1 Team in 2022.
Who will drive for Ferrari in 2022?
The Ferrari pairing of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. are both confirmed for 2022 as are McLaren’s Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo.
Where will Mick Schumacher be in 2022?
22-year-old Mick Schumacher, son of seven-time former world champion Michael Schumacher, will continue to race for the Haas team in the 2022 Formula One season, it was confirmed on Thursday.
Does Ferrari own Haas?
Ferrari-powered Haas, ninth last season with just three points, are owned by machine-tools industrialist Gene Haas. “We look forward to representing their brand throughout the season,” the American said in a statement announcing the multi-year deal.
Why did Mercedes choose Russell?
The feeling internally at Williams is that Russell is a future world champion. Not only does he have the raw speed but he’s a quick learner. Rarely does he make the same mistake twice. The Briton is sharp, too.
What car does George Russell Drive?
Call it fate, but Russell has always had a penchant for Mercedes. He currently drives a stunning Mercedes AMG GT that’s worth around £140,000. And in the past, he’s always favoured the car manufacturer as his ride.
What is George Russell salary?
Russell’s £1 million salary will be bumped up to £5 million, in line with the other young drivers on the grid, including his fellow Briton Lando Norris at McLaren. That pay rise will come in handy when he moves to Monaco and starts sharing private jets with his fellow drivers, who also live in the principality.
Who is George Russells girlfriend?
The Englishman tends to keep his personal life quite private, but has been spotted at several Grand Prix this year with new girlfriend Carmen Montero. He had previously dated the sister of fellow Mercedes academy driver and former Formula 2 rival Nyck de Vries, though that relationship ended around two years ago.
Is George going to Mercedes?
George Russell, who is joining Mercedes next year as Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate, is one of those drivers. The 23-year-old Briton has been in F1 since 2019, and has been driving for all but one race of that time a car that belongs at or close to the back of the grid.
Who is Mercedes second driver?
Driver 2: George Russell – After much rumour, Russell has been announced as the second driver at Mercedes for 2022 and beyond, having signed a “long-term deal”. The 23-year-old will make it two Brits for Mercedes, and is replacing the outgoing Valtteri Bottas.
Does Lando Norris have a gf?
As of 2021, Lando Norris’s is not dating anyone. Lando is 21 years old. According to CelebsCouples, Lando Norris had at least 1 relationship previously. He has not been previously engaged.
Who is Lando Norris manager?
Whether it’s press conferences or interviews after a session, a PR manager is responsible for handling it all. For Lando Norris, this responsibility falls on the shoulders of Charlotte Sefton.