George Russell excited for Mercedes ‘reset’ after Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari switch
George Russell expects Mercedes to have a fresh start following Lewis Hamilton's move to Scuderia Ferrari this year.
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George Russell will have to fill Lewis Hamilton’s shoes at Mercedes following the latter’s switch to Ferrari in 2025. Prodigy Kimi Antonelli has replaced the seven-time champion at Brackley. Following the massive changes in the team, the Briton showcased his excitement for performing in the coming season, especially after the ‘reset’.
George Russell is all set to take on the ‘lead’ role at Mercedes and help Kimi Antonelli get up to speed. The Silver Arrows suffered from a mediocre performance in the 2024 season and must improve in the coming season. Russell reflected upon the ‘tough’ years for Brackley recently. The 26-year-old accepted that the team did not have success anywhere near what they hoped for. Moreover, the Briton highlighted that the German carmaker needed the struggling years in order to ‘reset’ and get a fresh start.
It’s been a tough couple of years, of course we haven’t had anywhere close to success that we, we hoped for and what we’ve worked towards, but, I feel that we potentially almost needed those years to reset, to change the mould to start it on a fresh start.
George Russell said, as reported by GPblog
Mercedes’ performance in the 2025 season would be crucial for the team’s success in future seasons with the regulation changes. Russell claimed that the coming few years would be ‘huge’ for the team, especially after Hamilton’s exit. The 26-year-old reckoned that getting the setup right would set Brackley up for success in many more years to come.
Of course, into this year, but also next year, it’s going to be a huge season for every team and so much focus into getting that right because we know that if you start on the right tracks, it can set you up for years to come.
George Russell added
George Russell ‘pumped’ for Mercedes’ 2025 campaign
George Russell would have a lot of work as the primary driver, especially during Mercedes’ trying times. Following the culmination of the winter break, Russell highlighted that he was ‘pumped and excited’ to start the 2025 season. The Briton further noted that he enjoyed the break while it lasted and now wished to start racing as soon as possible.
I’m really pumped, really excited. The break was nice, but I want to go racing now.
George Russell noted
The start of the 2025 season is right around the corner with just a few weeks left for the first race. Mercedes will soon reveal their new livery at the F1 75 event and aim to start the season on a high. The coming season looks promising of showcasing many exciting challenges and outcomes for multiple teams and drivers.
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