George Russell says that in an ideal world, his Formula 1 situation for 2022 would be locked in by the summer break. The 23-year-old Briton is attached to Mercedes but spending a third year with Williams, essentially ‘on loan’ while he hones his trade with a view to driving for the World Champions in the medium term. Whether that will be next year depends on what happens with Sir Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, who are both currently contracted only for 2021. Hamilton was suggesting at the start of this season it could be his last before retiring, although more recently he has hinted another Mercedes deal could be finalised. Bottas’ position is more dependent on his performances,...
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