(Video) George Russell names Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton as his ‘motorsport hero’
Lewis Hamilton's influence has been huge in the development and betterment of Formula 1 and its talents for a very long time.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton (via: IMAGO, X/sin44, screenshot)
Mercedes driver George Russell has conveyed his admiration for his teammate Lewis Hamilton, via a video that has surfaced on X. Russell and Hamilton have been teammates in Formula 1 since the start of the 2022 season.
Lewis Hamilton is often regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the history of motorsport. The 39-year-old has amassed a record seven drivers’ championships along with 105 wins so far in his career. Hamilton is an inspiration for millions of fans as well as many drivers on the grid.
In line with this, George Russell named his fellow British teammate as his motorsport hero in an interview by Mercedes. Hamilton, on the other hand, named Brazilian legend Ayrton Senna as his idol.
Who is your motorsport hero?
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton said in a video surfaced via X
Lewis Hamilton: Ayrton Senna was my motorsport hero!
George Russell: Lewis Hamilton!
Who is your motorsport hero? 😆
— sin ⁴⁴ (@44britcedes) October 2, 2024
Lewis: "Ayrton Senna was my motorsport hero!"
George: "Lewis Hamilton!" pic.twitter.com/xJC01DcPVg
Both the drivers have had mixed results this season, securing a total of 329 points so far. A three-week break before the United States GP will hence, be crucial for the Silver Arrows in salvaging their chances in the last few races of the year.
Ex-world champion deems Ferrari move as Lewis Hamilton’s greatest challenge
F1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart has been a supporter of Lewis Hamilton through thick and thin. Hamilton, who will turn 40 next year, has signed a multi-year deal with Ferrari from 2025 after 12 years with Mercedes.
It’s more difficult for him to do it than it would have been if it had been 25 or 30 years. But he’s still got the skill and talent, that is obvious, at the present time, such as the British Grand Prix this year. So it’s unusual but at some point he has to retire as a racing driver and he feels that that time has not yet arrived, and I can understand that. And this is, I think, his biggest challenge.
Sir Jackie Stewart told the media including RacingNews365
Stewart has cited that Hamilton’s move at an older age would be more difficult than if it had been at the age of 25 or 30. He then iterated that Hamilton still possesses top skill and talent to make this move a successful one.
The 39-year-old has won twice this season and continues to challenge younger drivers to the very best of their limits. He will therefore be eyeing to write a new legacy with the Maranello-based team in search of a record eighth title.
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