Russell’s ‘tough love’ from Wolff after Imola crash
George Russell has revealed he received “a lot of tough love” from Toto Wolff following his crash with Valtteri Bottas at Imola.
George Russell has revealed he received “a lot of tough love” from Toto Wolff following his crash with Valtteri Bottas at Imola.
He probably wanted to avoid fanning the flames of speculation but Toto Wolff has said if Mercedes could have a third car, George Russell would drive it.
George Russell says that in an ideal world, his Formula 1 situation for 2022 would be locked in by the summer break.
Speaking from experience, George Russell sympathises with the "difficult" situation Mick Schumacher finds himself in at Haas.
George Russell wants to focus on securing his 2022 drive, and clear remaining travel issues before jetting off to live in Monaco.
Having been in the exact same situation in 2019, George Russell knows how difficult it is for backmarkers Haas this season.
The Monaco Grand Prix was a race of few thrills for George Russell as he crossed the line P14, matching his expectations.
George Russell thought he had got “the maximum” achievement possible with a Q2 appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix – the Williams team’s 750th F1 race.
Williams have not given up hope of keeping George Russell for a fourth year and beyond “if he believes in our future”.
After the first day of running in Monaco, Saturday specialist George Russell feels that getting into Q2, let alone Q3, is unlikely.
Sir Lewis Hamilton has stressed that he and George Russell have not fallen out, calling the Williams driver a "great guy".
George Russell says he hopes to gain "stability and longevity" from his next F1 contract, aiming to sign for longer than a year for his next step in the sport.
Dave Robson, Williams' Head of Vehicle Performance, believes George Russell is not far off Lewis Hamilton and will be as good as him.
Williams CEO Jost Capito does not feel George Russell needed to issue an apology after Imola, saying he would not have done so.
Toto Wolff says Mercedes will “evaluate everything” when deciding future line-ups – including some drivers yet to have had a “winning car”.