GEORGE RUSSELL will replace Lewis Hamilton for this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix. Russell said: “Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody at Williams for giving me this opportunity. “I might be wearing a different race suit this weekend, but I’m a Williams driver and I’ll be cheering my team on every step of the way. Aitken added: “I’m absolutely over the moon to have the opportunity to make my debut with Williams this coming weekend and I am extremely happy for George to have his chance too. “I also want to wish Lewis well in his recovery, and good luck to George getting the chance to drive the Mercedes this weekend.

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