According to reports, Toto Wolff has informed George Russell's management that the Brit will replace Valtteri Bottas next season. There has been speculation about the Brit replacing Bottas ever since he impressed when standing in for Lewis Hamilton at last season's Sakhir Grand Prix. That speculation has only ramped up this season as the Mercedes driver has failed to impress, trailing his team-mate and the Red Bull pair in the Driver's Championship. Now, both F1 Insider and Sky Italia have suggested that the decision has been made and an announcement is imminent. 'Information from F1-Insider.com coincides with that of Sky Italia,' said the German site. 'According to this, Mercedes junior...
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