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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes George Russell was always overlooked and “underrated” during his time as F1 team-mate to Lewis Hamilton.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes George Russell was consistently underrated during his time as Lewis Hamilton’s Formula 1 teammate. Following Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, Russell stepped up as the team leader for Mercedes and has won two Grands Prix this season. Despite initial uncertainties about Russell’s future, negotiations with Max Verstappen, and rumors of a potential seat swap, Mercedes confirmed Russell and Antonio Kimi Antonelli for the next season. Wolff praises Russell’s talent and acknowledges that he was undervalued in the shadow of Hamilton. Additionally, Wolff’s decision to sign 18-year-old Antonelli reflects a long-term plan for Mercedes, despite Antonelli’s struggles to adapt to the new ground effects cars and media attention in his F1 debut season.
