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Insight: What are the challenges facing Russell in shock Bahrain chance?

George Russell will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes at the Sakhir Grand Prix this weekend but what are the challenges facing the young Briton? MotorsportWeek.com analyses the situation. Getting used to the team 2018 Hungary In-Season Test, Tuesday – Wolfgang Wilhelm The human element of Formula 1 cannot be underestimated. Formula 1 drivers have close working relationships with engineers that are honed and tweaked over time. Hamilton has forged an exceptionally close bond with Pete Bonnington and his inner circle since joining Mercedes in 2013 while Russell has likewise spent two years with the same group of people at Williams. Russell has previously tested for Mercedes, and spent...
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