As reported by PlanetF1, Coronel compared the 24-year-old to former world champion Nico Rosberg. The Dutch driver emphasized that the Briton has a very different approach when it comes to dealing with the pressures of racing for Mercedes, saying:
Speaking about the first three races of the season for Mercedes and the nature of the relationship George Russell shares with his teammate, Coronel said:
George Russell has outperformed Hamilton on several occasions this season. He currently stands nine points ahead of the seven-time world champion in the drivers’ standings.
Mercedes reveal strategy used for George Russell at 2022 Australian GP
Mercedes chief strategist James Vowles spoke about the call the team took to prevent George Russell from fighting Sergio Perez at the 2022 Australian Grand Prix.
In a video on the Mercedes YouTube channel, Vowles admitted that the last thing the team wants is to give up positions. He, however, claimed it was absolutely necessary to ensure that the tires lasted till the end of the race and that the Briton ends the Sunday with decent points. The 42-year-old said:
Russell, who is currently in his first F1 season as a full-time Mercedes driver, managed to get his first podium finish with Mercedes at Albert Park.
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