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George Russell is keen to pick up any ‘Ferrari secrets’ he can from a former Mercedes rival.
George Russell is eager to learn “Ferrari secrets” from former rival Valtteri Bottas as he rejoins Mercedes in 2025. Their relationship has had its ups and downs, with a notable incident at the 2021 Emilia Romagna GP. Bottas left Mercedes at the end of the season to join Alfa Romeo/Stake, which is powered by Ferrari engines, after Mercedes dominated with its own engines in the hybrid era. Russell hopes to gain insights from Bottas’ experiences with Ferrari engines and his overall knowledge to enhance Mercedes’ performance. Despite their previous conflicts, Russell appreciates Bottas’ expertise and professionalism, and looks forward to collaborating with him at Mercedes alongside Kimi Antonelli.
