The early signs of greatness that made Mercedes pursue Russell
George Russell’s ascent is almost complete, as he gets to become teammate to seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes in 2022. As STEWART BELL explains, although Russell has made a big splash since joining the F1 grid in 2019, Mercedes knew much earlier that it had a real star on its hands…
Much like a comic book superhero, almost every Formula 1 driver has an origin story worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster – given the horrifying level of commitment, talent, funds, results, luck, and sheer bloody-mindedness needed just to get a spot on the grid. Let alone get in the right car at the right time for a shot at victory.
So it is for Mercedes-bound, British young gun George Russell, who has been like a heat-seeking missile from the outset: flat-out, and expertly guided by the finest minds in the business. He’s also not shy about the mission he’s on.
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