Toto Wolff has never doubted the talent of
George Russell. The young Briton made the move from
Williams to
Mercedes in 2022 and, according to the German brand's team boss, Russell always works as hard as ever.
Difficult start for Mercedes
Mercedes is having a difficult season so far. After five races, only two podiums have been scored and the team has not yet come close to a victory. Russell is currently third in the championship and therefore looks stronger than teammate
Lewis Hamilton, although it must be admitted that Russell had a bit more luck during the first five races.
Wolff never doubted Russell
Wolff in a conversation with
MotorsportWeek.com thought back to the time when Russell was still driving
Formula 3 (then GP3) and
Formula 2. He managed to win both championships in his first season. This earned him his chance in
Formula 1 at Williams. According to Wolff, this was an ideal learning experience for Russell.
Wolff praises Russell: "He is very rational. Whether he's fastest, driving P2 or whether he's 11th. It's just about applying the science and trying to make the car faster." In addition, Wolff says Russell and Hamilton get along well. "I couldn't wish for a better driver pair."