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Russell recalls first Hamilton meet: 'Like meeting a superhero'

George Russell has recalled his first encounter with Lewis Hamilton when he was just 11 years old, admitting it was "like meeting a superhero" as the newly-confirmed Mercedes driver took a touching trip down memory lane. Russell was confirmed this week as Hamilton's next team-mate at Mercedes, with the rising British star set to take on his compatriot and F1's seven-time champion from 2022 onwards. But the pair's story actually began more than a decade ago, as aspiring karter Russell, hunting an autograph, met Hamilton, then 24 and with just the one title, back in 2009 at a Formula Kart Stars event. George Russell in 'great position' vs Lewis Hamilton | Rivals on 2022 duel F1...
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