George Russell, already in the frame for a Mercedes race seat in the years to come, could be a 'truly exceptional F1 driver' according to Dave Robson. Russell joined the Formula 1 grid this season having signed a three-year Williams contract. But while the British racer, a Mercedes junior driver, whitewashed his team-mate Robert Kubica in the qualifying stats, he finished his debut campaign as the only driver not to score a single point. That, though, was more to do with Williams' form than Russell's. 'George has served his first season in Formula 1 in difficult circumstances,' Williams senior engineer Robson said via F1i.com. 'However, his talent, drive and enthusiasm are obvious and it...
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