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Williams F1 boss hopes Russell gets Mercedes opportunity

Article To news overview © Williams Williams team principal Jost Capito is hoping that George Russell will be given a seat at Mercedes in 2022. Russell has been with the Grove-based outfit since making his Formula 1 debut in 2019 and recently scored his first points for the team at the Hungarian Grand Prix, which proved to be an emotional moment. Whilst Capito would love to retain Russell's services, he also believes that the British driver is ready for an opportunity with a leading team. "I wish that George gets the [Mercedes] seat because he’s in the position now, in his time of career, where he can handle to be in a top team and fight for the championship," Capito told...
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