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British hopeful George Russell joins Mercedes junior programme
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Eighteen-year-old young British driver George Russell has been recruited by Mercedes-AMG Potronas to join the manufacturer's junior driver programme in 2017. Russell, a recipent of the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award in 2014, finished third in last season European F3 series, with Mercedes-Benz powering him to a total of three pole positions, two wins, ten podium finishes and five fastest race laps along the way. The rising star becomes the third member of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport Junior Programme, joining incumbents Pascal Wehrlein and Esteban Ocon. "It's great to be part of the Junior Programme," beamed George. "It is an incredibly opportunity...
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