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George Russell reveals first message to Toto Wolff
George Russell recently shared the details of his first message to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, which marked the beginning of his Formula 1 career. Rather than pestering with emails or waiting to be noticed, Russell chose to focus on his on-track achievements and sent a polite message to Wolff, requesting advice for his future career. This approach proved successful, as Wolff responded within 15 minutes and they met at the Mercedes headquarters in early 2015. Russell reflected on the experience, noting the importance of presenting himself professionally during their meeting. The essay penned for the Players’ Tribune offers insight into Russell’s journey from childhood to joining Mercedes as a junior driver in 2017. Despite previous contacts with other teams, Russell found Wolff’s genuine nature and quick response to be pivotal in his decision to pursue his F1 career with Mercedes.
