Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes protégé George Russell has the potential to follow in his footsteps and become a Formula 1 world champion. Hamilton further cemented his status in F1 history by securing a seventh championship with his outstanding drive to victory in the Turkish Grand Prix. Article continues under video At the opposite end of the spectrum, Russell has moved up to third on the list of drivers for most races without a point, which now stands at 35. Only Charles Pic [39] and Luca Badoer [50] are ahead of him. Yet Mercedes-backed Russell, who is poised for a third season with Williams next year, is widely regarded as one of the most talented drivers on the grid. The...
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