George Russell completed his much-awaited move to Mercedes at the start of this season. The former Mercedes junior driver had spent the last 3 seasons at Williams. On the recent F1 podcast, he opened up about his switch to the Brackley outfit.
The Britton was asked about his feelings on signing for Mercedes. He said, “It was definitely a huge moment… to join the greatest team of this era…”.
However, he went on to add “…but if I don’t perform and I go and get my ar** kicked by the greatest driver of all time. But what does that mean? Because in a year’s time I’d be out of the door.”
Russell further elaborated on his situation by saying, “The image of the guy climbing the mountain and he thinks he’s at the top and when he looks up and the peak’s miles away and when he gets there, there’s another peak”.
He also shared his ambitions with the switch, “I wanna be a world champion I wanna win races.” However, George also added, “signing the contract didn’t guarantee anything.”
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George Russell has been the definition of consistency with him finishing in the top 5 at every race this season. He will be looking to extend that record in front of his home fans at the British GP, which is up next.
George Russell hopes to take the top step at Silverstone
The feeling of winning an F1 race is something not every driver gets to experience. Additionally, winning your home race is something even more special. George Russell is yet to experience both. However, with the British GP up next, he will hope to taste the champagne from the top step.
The Brit on the recent F1 podcast also said, “It would mean a huge amount, but I want my first podium at Silverstone to be on the top step, so that’s what I am absolutely going for.”
He opened up about his feelings for the track, “Silverstone has such a fond place in my heart; it’s where I won my first ever race, it’s where I did my first-ever race as well, won it,…It’s where I did my first ever test in a Formula 1 car.”
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With Mercedes making changes to the W-13, it would aid Russell in his pursuit of his first F1 win. Both Hamilton and Russell will look to impress at Silverstone this weekend in front of the home fans.
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