News Details
Williams: Mercedes links did not influence Russell signing
Claire Williams says George Russell’s talent alone, and not his links to Mercedes, was key to her Formula 1 team signing him for 2019. Russell, who is on the verge of being crowned this year’s Formula 2 champion, was confirmed as the first driver to be named in Williams’ driver line-up for next season earlier this month. The Briton has received backing from reigning world champions Mercedes since the start of his GP3 title-winning campaign in 2017, though Williams insisted this was not a factor in his graduation to F1. 5774263478001 CrashTV: “George has obviously come up through the Mercedes young driver programme but that was not a factor in our decision-making,” Williams'...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Williams signed George Russell on talent alone rather...
Claire Williams insists her team signed George Russell for his talent,...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Williams: Kubica would make a great teammate for...
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams believes that Robert...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Williams hopes to finalise 2019 F1 driver line-up...
Williams deputy team principal Claire Williams says she hopes to finalise...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Claire Williams interview: Pushing the reset button...
After one of the toughest seasons in Williams' history, Crash.net chats...
6y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Joan Mir reveals ‘realistic position’ for Honda...
Joan Mir revealed his sixth-place in Sunday’s Austrian MotoGP race was...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia ‘running out of patience’ with...
Francesco Bagnaia revealed it is “difficult to explain” his 2025...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Casey Stoner slams MotoGP's new stability control...
Two-time MotoGP champion Casey Stoner has voiced his disapproval of...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Diogo Moreira to join Honda ahead of 2026 MotoGP debut
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
NASCAR Trucks to join IndyCar for St. Petersburg race...
The 2026 schedule for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) was...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mexico IndyCar race edges closer as officials visit...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Marcus Armstrong will return to Meyer Shank Racing for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
MSR extends Marcus Armstrong contract for 2026 IndyCar...
Meyer Shank Racing announced on Monday that it will keep Marcus Armstrong...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Esteban Ocon's wild childhood dream: 'I wanted to buy...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
How drones will change the way you watch motorsport
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
How WRC's crucial 2027 rules are falling into place
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
After Eze: Arsenal could be involved in £80m plus...
Arsenal are edging closer to yet another signing this summer as they make...
53m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Expert reveals Arsenal have been in the race to sign...
Arsenal have looked at Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer,...
33m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Exclusive: Arsenal have looked at Serie A winger, plus...
Lookman and the recurring stomach aches. It was August 17, 2024, when...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'It's a joke and I'm f****” - Jamie O’Hara loses...
Former Tottenham star Jamie O'Hara lost his cool in the talkSPORT studio...
33m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Christian Horner given TWO options for F1 return
Sacked Red Bull team principal Christian Horner... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Why Valtteri Bottas is set to avoid grid penalty on...
Valtteri Bottas is unlikely to serve the... Read More »
34m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
How Sauber has risen from the doldrums to F1 midfield fight...
Sauber Technical Director James Key has... Read More »
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
