George Russell expects the Mercedes Formula 1 team to continue its policy of treating drivers equally when handing out upgrades after Lewis Hamilton leaves to join Ferrari in 2025.
Mercedes has consistently avoided publicly backing a number one driver during the stints that Nico Rosberg, Valtteri Bottas and now Russell have had alongside Hamilton since 2013. Although the seven-time champion will exit the Silver Arrows at the end of the season to move to Ferrari, long-time Mercedes driver Russell remains under contract until the end of 2025.
' George Russell, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing Photo by: Steve Etherington / Motorsport Images While much has been made of Russell's ability to step up and lead the team, the Brit said he expected this equality to remain unchanged, 'no matter who my team-mate is going to be'.
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