P1racenews AI automatic summary:
George Russell is now the experienced driver in the Mercedes camp after the arrival of 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli as his new team-mate.
George Russell has downplayed the idea of becoming the lead driver at Mercedes following Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari. Hamilton was seen as the team’s lead driver due to his experience and accomplishments, despite Russell always closely competing with him. With Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, Russell now finds himself in a more prominent role at Mercedes, as the team has promoted young talent Kimi Antonelli to join him. Russell believes that even if Hamilton had stayed, he would have taken on more responsibility based on his growing experience in Formula 1. He feels supported by the team and is optimistic about the upcoming season alongside his new teammate.
