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George Russell has insisted he is remaining patient when it comes to achieving success with Mercedes in F1, citing that he is certain his “time will come” soon enough.
Russell’s promotion to the parent Mercedes team in 2022 came with the expectation of immediate title contention based on the squad’s past success. Despite Mercedes’ dominance in the sport with eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships, they have struggled to replicate that success recently. Russell remains patient and optimistic about his future chances, expressing confidence in his abilities to compete for the championship. His optimism stems from outscoring Lewis Hamilton twice in their three seasons together and his belief that finishing ahead of Hamilton is a mark of a world champion. With Hamilton’s departure and the arrival of rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Russell embraces the challenge of leading the team into a new chapter without feeling additional pressure.
