Marko Hanželic
George Russell from afar, but enthusiastically accompanies the duel for the title of world champion between Max Verstappn in Lewis Hamilton. The Briton will be sitting alone in one of the silver arrows next year and hopes to be in the fight for the title himself.
"As a driver, you really appreciate what you've both achieved this year," he said before the race in Saudi Arabia. "They both drive great and it's nice to see a real fight between them," he adds. Russell especially closely monitors the development competition between Mercedes in Red Bullom: "Red Bull he had the advantage at the beginning of the year, but lately things have been moving more in the direction of Lewis, ” says the Briton, who is happy that the championship is tied until the end of the season.
Russell is particularly impressed with the way in which they Mercedes back in the game: “I’m always excited about how Mercedes can fully optimize its package. Even in a year without development, they still find ways to make great progress during the season. ”
