Hamilton cautious about Russell: "I don't know what to expect from George"
13:22, 10 Sep 2021
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Lewis Hamilton is still unsure what to expect from his new teammate George Russell. He can't yet say whether he expects to be faster than Valtteri Bottas, adding that he hasn't had a personal conversation with him yet.
The seven-time world champion is still keeping quiet about the expectations of his new teammate. "I don't know what to expect from George. I don't put any expectations on him anyway," he told Formule1.nl during the press conference before the Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton has no expectations from Russell yet
"I can't say for sure whether he will be faster or slower than Valtteri, because I haven't raced against him yet. But I have no doubt he will be fast", the Mercedes driver continued.
There have been rumours for some time that Hamilton had veto power over the choice of his teammate, but he himself denies having any knowledge of this. "No idea, that's not really my style. When I came to this team I said to Ross Brawn: all I want is to be treated equally. Then when you manage to win, that gives the most satisfaction as well."
Hamilton doesn't think a personal talk with his new teammate is necessary. "I have never done that with a teammate. I texted him to congratulate him. I don't know if such a conversation is necessary either. He has a lot to gain by coming to the team, and can learn a lot here," the 36-year-old Briton concluded.
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If I were Russell and Lulu came up to me to give me some words of advice I'd laugh at him in his face and spit on the floor in front of him.
Look at the picture of Lulu and the way he is looking at Russell. His eyes show he is scared of Russell and that clashing of the fists is phonier than his titles. What a POS of a person he is. I hope George truly humilliates him next year.
Lulu knows deep down that Russell is going to roast him up silly and Toto needs to stock up in pampers and handkerchiefs for the little baby from Stevenage.
Lulu knows deep down that Russell is going to roast him up silly and Toto needs to stock up in pampers and handkerchiefs for the little baby from Stevenage.
Alonso said it well... Lewis is Lewis.... n George knows it too well...n Nico!!!!
Fact of the matter is Mercedes have conceded that Hamilton is not the answer to competing with Max Verstappen and hoping George can restore some level of quality competitiveness.
A good move.
Hamilton not sure if George is going to be slower or faster than Valtteri?
I am sure Hamilton and Mercedes knows that answer, otherwise why would they purposely sign up a slower driver?
What Hamilton if actually trying to determine is whether Russell is going to be slower or faster than he is.
We all believed you might turn out to be intelligent how wrong was we
Well said Lewis, silence those conspiracy theorists that insist on stirring up nonsense. No this is not a Pérez Max arrangement. Mercedes have never done that.
Correction, Mercedes says they have never done that, there is a difference between what they say and what they do.