Leclerc: “Russell knows what he has to do”

After several weeks of waiting, the news finally came on September 7: George Russell will indeed be a Mercedes driver next to Lewis Hamilton from the 2022 season. Information that is anything but unprecedented as both camps have tried to muddy the waters on numerous occasions.

Long-time friend of the Englishman, Charles Leclerc did not fail to react to this announcement. “ I don't have much to say to George, first launches the driver Ferrari. He knows what he has to do. It's an incredible opportunity for him and he's in a great position too, like when I was with Sebastian. (Hag, at Ferrari from 2019 to 2020. Editor’s note). I had a multiple world champion next to me and, for us who are young, it's a great opportunity to show what we can do and learn from the best ».

George Russell promoted to the parent team, Charles Leclerc wanted to give him one last piece of advice before embarking on his new adventure. “ Let him enjoy his time there (at the house of Mercedes. Editor’s note) without putting too much pressure ».