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BREAKING: Russell replaces Hamilton, Aitken in at Williams

George Russell (left) and Jack Aitken George Russell will replace Lewis Hamilton in the Sakhir Grand Prix while Formula 2 driver Jack Aitken will make his Formula 1 debut for Williams. Despite suggestions that Mercedes reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne might join Mercedes in place of the seven-time F1 champion, the team has instead opted for Russell. Williams has released the 22-year-old to compete alongside Valtteri Bottas after team-mate Hamilton tested positive for COVID-19. Russell has had a long-standing association with Mercedes, joining the junior programme in 2017 whilst racing in the GP3 Series. With four race wins and seven podiums, Russell won that year’s single-seater series...
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