Article To news overview © Mercedes David Coulthard believes that George Russell's inexperience at the front of the F1 field is likely to mean he will get beaten by Lewis Hamilton, even if Russell proves a match for Hamilton in terms of outright pace. Former F2 champion Russell steps into a Mercedes seat alongside Hamilton for the 2022 season, with many expecting a tense battle between the veteran seven-time F1 title winner and the young, eager upstart. Russell fared very well when he replaced an unwell Hamilton at Mercedes for the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, outpacing teammate Valtteri Bottas and fighting for the win until a late puncture ruled him out of contention. Hamilton is yet to...
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