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Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert believes Lewis Hamilton’s bid to win a record-breaking eighth world championship could be halted by Mercedes teammate George Russell.
In F1 2023, Hamilton was superior to Russell, especially on race day, finishing five places ahead of him in the final championship standings. However, during qualifying, they were evenly matched, with a head-to-head record of 11-11. Mercedes had a winless season for the first time since 2011, while Red Bull won 21 out of the 22 races. Despite this, Herbert, a three-time F1 race winner, believes Mercedes has the capability to produce a car that can win races and championships. He also mentions that George Russell could pose a challenge for Mercedes, as he is capable of leading a team and handling the pressures that come with winning races and being close to a world championship. Nonetheless, Herbert believes that Hamilton still has the drive to succeed.
