P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Just how different will it be for George Russell as Mercedes team leader next season?
George Russell believes that Mercedes can compete for the F1 championships next year with him as the new team leader. While Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, has always emphasized no driver hierarchy, Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari will likely lead to Russell taking the lead role. Russell is encouraged by Mercedes’ recent success and sees potential for a consistent title challenge in the future. Despite facing setbacks this season, such as Hamilton winning in Belgium due to Russell’s disqualification, Russell remains optimistic about Mercedes’ prospects. Looking ahead to next season and beyond, Russell anticipates tough competition from McLaren, Ferrari, and others, but is eager to lead Mercedes back to the front of the grid.
