Russell praised his future team’s loyalty to Bottas, the Finnish driver who helped the team win multiple constructors’ trophies. The Briton feels he will be rewarded with a similar loyalty if he performs well next to teammate Lewis Hamilton. He told Motorsport Magazine:
The Mercedes philosophy seems to be very different to Red Bull’s. The Austrian team replaced both Alex Albon and Pierre Gasly for failing to keep up with Max Verstappen’s pace.
Valtteri Bottas had a successful stint at Mercedes, helping the team win the constructors’ title every year since his entry in 2017. The Finnish driver is set to replace his compatriot Kimi Raikkonen in Alfa Romeo in 2022.
Mercedes’ loyalty helps whole team perform, says George Russell
The much-hyped driver, nicknamed ‘Mr Saturday’, claims the loyalty shown by the eight-times constructors’ champions is what helps them perform well as a unit. The Briton is certain he will receive his share of loyalty and faith from Toto Wolff and others if he performs up to their standards. He said:
While Lewis Hamilton’s future in the sport is contingent on the results of the ongoing FIA inquiry, fans can look forward to seeing Russell in the best possible seat to win a championship.
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