GEORGE RUSSELL has warned seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton he is not coming to Mercedes as his No 2. Finnish star Bottas is on his way to Alfa Romeo and Russell says he has been assured he will get equal status at Merc when he goes up against Hamilton in 2022. “Mercedes have always been respectful in that regard, giving both the drivers the best opportunity. “Mercedes have had clear experience of a poor dynamic within the team and they’ve made it absolutely clear that they don’t want a repeat.”. It is different in each team and ultimately it is how it is managed. “Ever since I joined this team in 2013, I wanted equal opportunities.

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