However, the team boss silver arrows he does not wish to disclose at this time the name of this racer, although there are some indications - even in his statements - that this is the case here George Russell.
In a conversation with the media, colleagues from Motorsport-Total.com asked if the choice was a racing alliance Mercedesa for the 1 Formula 2022 season already adopted. Toto wolff he replied briefly and succinctly: “Da“But it is George Russell or he will stay on the team Valtteri Bottas, but we will have to wait. And here is the first indic that speaks in favor Russella, which the Austrian was enthusiastic about after yesterday's qualifiers.
"I can say he's a little disappointed, because he should be in pole position,”He joked Wolff. "But no, I think we know what we have in George,Says the boss Mercedesa other indic. Although the question arises whether both racers the vest itself, where they are in this situation, but the answer can only be that you know how. Maybe yesterday’s qualifiers showed third indic namely Russella, torn from the chain and s malnourished race car beat even future teammate, on the other hand, a pale performance Bottas.
Official announcement about who will be next year at Mercedes raced ob Hamilton it could take some more time, judging by some reports at least until the end of the race GP of Italy in Monza. Because he wants to before this official announcement Mercedes to find a place for the racerwho will not join Hamilton. And here is the fourth and most obvious indic to speak for Russell.
Although to the young The British the contract with Williams, so he's the team boss Jost capito repeatedly stressed that he would like to hold back Russella in the team. And why should I Mercedes looking for a new seat for Russell? Probably looking for a new seat, but for Bottas, which could be found or at Alfa Romeo or returned to Williams.