Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said that George Russell can play a role in Williams being successful and insisted the situation was 'not looking bad'. As a Mercedes junior driver Russell was placed at Williams in 2019, although there has been speculation that the Grove outfit could look replace to the Englishman with Sergio Perez for 2021. With Nicholas Latifi's financial backing meaning he is unlikely to be replaced, his drive could be at threat if Williams do entertain the possibility of hiring Perez, who would also bring his own funding for the team. Asked whether Mercedes were concerned that Russell could be without a drive for next season, Wolff said that the 2018 Formula 2...
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