“We are just straight to business,” George Russell believes Mercedes are motivated to bounce back after Abu Dhabi GP drama

Lewi Hamilton and George Russell

The end of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the 2021 season was not taken well at the Mercedes garage. The controversial maiden win of Max Verstappen was bought into question after the young 24-year-old Dutch driver took advantage of the late safety car period in which FIA’s processes were also looked upon and new changes in the F1 rulebook were said to be made accordingly. While it took Lewis Hamilton until the beginning of February to break his silence, Toto Wolff took almost a week after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

An FIA inquiry is still in place focusing upon the future of the FIA race director, Michael Masi due to his controversial decision causing chaos. Some reports suggest that his seat at the table could be replaced and the decision regarding the potential sacking of the race director has yet to be made.

Following this news, George Russell joined the Mercedes team after Valtteri Bottas left the team towards the end of 2021 season to join Alfa Romeo. Over the months, fans have gotten a chance to get a glimpse of the official videos and photos of George Russell in the black Merc suit and are excited to see the young lad perform.

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Mercedes fueled by events at Abu Dhabi GP: George Russell

George Russell believes Mercedes are fueled by the events that occurred at the Abu Dhabi GP, and will look to turn around things quickly. With new regulations in place, it remains to be seen as to who starts the season on the frontfoot.

In an interview, Russell’s talks about his first time being a Mercedes driver and says, “Because I have spent so much time with the team prior to joining Williams in Formula 1 as a junior driver, I feel like I know everybody so well already.“

“So, we are just straight to business on the important bits and bobs to understand the new car, to understand the challenges and to try to prepare the best as possible for the season ahead,” he added.

George then goes on adding about his motivation for the 2022 season and says, “Following the conclusion of last year, there is so much motivation and fire in the whole factory to bounce back and that is incredible for me to see.”

Mercedes will draw curtains on their brand new W13 in Silverstone and fans are expected to be graced by the presence of former seven time world champion, Lewis Hamilton and his team-mate, George Russell.

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