Lewis Hamilton started from Mercedes to Ferrari, and the rookie, KIMI Antonelli, has selected George Russell as a partner this season. Russell thinks that Russell is ready to lead Mercedes with 128 races under his belt, and he is 27 years old before the start of the new season, but most drivers are young in terms of historical success. do.
Russell said, “I know the role of an experienced driver. “There are a lot of young drivers coming to the grid, and you know that you are no longer a young man. But this is not the end of the end, but the end of the beginning.
“I’m starting a new chapter in my career. I end in the middle of the beginning. Lewis was 29 years old when he joined Mercedes and began to win all the championships. [Schumacher] I was in my early 30s in Ferrari.
“Everyone starts young and young these days. The debut is 20 years old. But I’m ready to play a role in the team now, but the most important part is driving as soon as possible, and I feel it in a good place. .
“I will continue to learn, open and for granted. You have a speed or not, but there’s no doubt that these people will be competitive. ”
Russell says that despite the lack of experience in Antonelli, the 18 -year -old feedback is still important and must be on the same basis.
“He is a really fantastic driver. He has no experience yet, but he is confident that he will speed up very quickly, ”Russell said. “He has already been well integrated. We have been racing since childhood and know what to turn on the team. He is young, but his opinion will be valid. ”
Mercedes welcomed the Valtteri Bottas this season as a preliminary driver this season, and Russell said that the previous Runs, which was emphasized by the final result of Russell, replaced FINN in 2022, did not hurt the current relationship.
“His experience will be huge. Some people have a simulator and race knowledge, and some people know that the team will be great. ”Bottas said. “It can also be important to listen to the opinions of the last few years in Sauber with Ferrari Engine. You always have to keep an open mind about what others are doing, and he has everything under his belt.
“A few years ago, we were recognized as a strong relationship, but we are experts and our relationship has grown. We often travel together and see each other in hotels and gymnasiums. ”
