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F2 champion Russell can be F1 ‘star of the future’ - Mercedes

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has backed new Williams Formula 1 recruit George Russell to become a “star in the future”. Russell has been signed by Williams following back-to-back title triumphs in F1’s direct feeder championships GP3 and Formula 2, the latter of which he sealed ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris after taking seven wins. The 20-year-old Mercedes-backed driver will partner the returning Robert Kubica during his rookie season at the British squad as the team looks to recover from a disappointing 2018 campaign. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  “I can only repeat what Sebastien Philippe [ART GP team boss] said, that George is one of the best we’ve ever had within our...
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