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‘Long way to go' for Russell to claim number one driver status from Hamilton

Former Formula 1 driver Marc Surer is thoroughly impressed with the job George Russell is doing at Mercedes, but maintains that the Silver Arrows will not be looking at prioritising either of their drivers just yet. Russell joined Mercedes over the winter to replace Alfa Romeo-bound Valtteri Bottas, and he has out-qualified team-mate Sir Lewis Hamilton once while out-racing him twice so far this campaign. The 24-year-old was eight tenths quicker than his compatriot in qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix having been a second adrift in Bahrain after the seven-time champion made changes to his setup. READ: Russell hails ‘pretty crazy’ results but issues warning about Mercedes...
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