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Russell backs De Vries but F1 move ‘not that simple'

Nyck de Vries has the 'speed, charisma and attitude' to be in Formula 1 but George Russell concedes it is 'not that simple' breaking into the sport. Winning the seventh season of the Formula E series to go with his 2019 Formula 2 title, Dutch driver De Vries has proven that he can win in any category. His latest success, coupled with Mercedes soon-to-be Formula E exit, has seen the 26-year-old linked to a move to Formula 1 with the Williams team. Williams are, potentially, looking for a replacement for Russell, who could be off to Mercedes next season to partner Lewis Hamilton. Mercedes motorsport Toto Wolff has backed De Vries to make the move, saying he has the 'talent and the work ethic...
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