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Bernie Ecclestone picks key George Russell weakness; and tips F1’s top prodigy
The Mercedes driver, George Russell, received praise in his first year with the team for outperforming Lewis Hamilton. However, this season he is currently sitting in eighth place in the F1 standings, behind both Red Bulls, Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, both Ferraris, and Lando Norris. Former F1 boss, Bernie Ecclestone, expressed his indecision about Russell, saying that he likes him and considers him super-talented but questions his willingness to do whatever it takes to win. Russell’s victory at the 2021 Sao Paulo Grand Prix remains Mercedes’ only win, marking a difficult period for the team. Sky Sports TV pundits commented on the differences in strategy between the two Mercedes drivers, who have both signed new contracts until 2025. Ecclestone highlighted Australian rookie driver Oscar Piastri as a driver to target, while also praising Max Verstappen as the best he has ever seen. Piastri recently achieved his first F1 podium in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Source: Crash
