Williams' George Russell has emerged as the leading contender to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes for next weekend's Sakhir GP according to multiple reports out of Bahrain. Talks are apparently ongoing in Bahrain between Mercedes and Williams management to reach an agreement for the Grove-based outfit to release its driver for a one-off with the championship winning outfit. Should the negotiations reach a successful outcome, Williams reserve Jack Aitken, who has yet to race in F1 but who holds a super licence, is Russell's most likely replacement. Read also: Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, will miss Sakhir GP! If the talks are not successful, Mercedes is likely to rely on Stoffel...
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