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George Russell admits he “hoped” for more by this stage of his F1 career, but maintains he still has time…
George Russell has expressed his disappointment at not yet having been in a title fight with Mercedes, noting that it took Michael Schumacher five seasons to win a championship with Ferrari. Despite his strong campaign in 2022 with five podium finishes and a victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes has struggled in the current ground effects era, falling short of the dominant form they showcased from 2014 to 2021. Russell acknowledged that he is more motivated than ever to succeed, as he had hoped by now, in his seventh season, to have a shot at the championship. He found solace in the fact that he is not the only driver facing this challenge, pointing out Charles Leclerc’s struggles at Ferrari and Lando Norris’ unexpected success with McLaren. Reflecting on the time it took Schumacher to secure his first title with Ferrari, Russell emphasized that, at 27 years old, he still has time on his side to achieve his championship dreams with Mercedes.
