From time to time, in the Formula 1 championship appears a driver who, from the very beginning of his career, leaves no doubt that he is a rare and special talent. But was Russell’s path easy to the seven-time world champion’s team? It is not surprising that at the first opportunity Russell was invited to Formula 1. But with George Russell’s arrival, miracles began to happen in the team. George squeezed out of the car an unrealistic pace in every race – especially in qualifying. Because of the rain, the race started behind the safety car and brought Russell the first podium in his F1 career, and it certainly won’t be the last. While Russell’s peers were fighting for the podiums and the championship title, George was gaining experience in a team at the back of the grid.

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