George Russell saw his seat at Mercedes become a reality last week. He will drive next year alongside Lewis Hamilton and will get the chance to fight for the world championship with Hamilton and Max Verstappen. At least that is what Mercedes told the young Briton. According to Russell he and Hamilton will be treated as equals next year. He said this during today's press conference before the weekend in Monza. MotorsportWeek quotes the Brit. Read more No grid penalty for Verstappen this weekend: Dutchman will not get a new engine "We will be equals. That has been made clear to me. Of course I have high hopes, but I know it won't be easy next to Lewis - he's a seven-time champion! I see...
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