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Could tensions boil over between the pair after their contact at the start of the Qatar Grand Prix?
Mercedes acknowledges the potential for tensions to arise between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell following their collision at the Qatar Grand Prix. This is not the first time they have clashed, as they also had incidents during the Spanish GP qualifying and a strategy dispute at Suzuka. The Mercedes team has experience in managing driver rivalries, like with Hamilton and Nico Rosberg in the past. Bradley Lord, the Motorsport Communications Director, believes their previous experience will help them handle any issues between Russell and Hamilton in the future. Despite the challenges posed by the problematic W14 car, Lord emphasizes the value of having two highly skilled and consistent drivers like Hamilton and Russell.
Source: RacingNews 365
