Russell: “You wouldn’t have seen this kind of tenure five years ago”

In n°2192 ofCARhebdo, available on newsstands and in digital version, find an interview with George Russell. The Englishman will become Robert Kubica's teammate in 2019, in a team Williams in full reconstruction. Despite a 2019 season to forget (last among Manufacturers with 7 points), the Grove team is making progress according to the 2017 GP3 champion.

“They know what went wrong this season and they have already put procedures in place to correct it. I have the feeling that a new chapter is beginning at Williams. I have already seen signs of progress, I cannot give you concrete figures”, explains George Russell.

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- George Russell (@ GeorgeRussell63) November 22, 2018

This one will land in Formula 1 at the heart of a generation of young twenty-somethings, each hungrier than the last. “Leclerc at Ferrari, gasly with Red Bull, Giovinazzi at Sauber, Norris on the side of McLaren and the rumors about Albon with Toro Rosso. You wouldn't have seen this kind of tenure five years ago. The times are changing. It's great to be part of this generation. »

Finally, George Russell will reunite with his compatriot Lando Norris in F1, a year after a fierce fight in F2. A duel which served the cause of the ART Grand Prix driver in the antechamber of F1. “My performances against him only stood out more. I have confidence in my abilities. I knew I could get the best of him. All this hype can be negative and unnecessary pressure.

Norris' promotion at McLaren helped me in the negotiations. If he was deemed ready for F1 while he was behind me in the championship, it could only be positive for my image and my future. »