BRITISH F1 racer George Russell has outshone his more illustrious team mate at Mercedes. Call it fate, but Russell has always had a penchant for Mercedes. Russell proudly displays his cars on social media to over two million followers. One of Russell’s many heroes is the late, great Niki Lauda. Russell became friends with the three-time F1 champ, and would often lean on him for advice. During lockdown last year, Russell shared a picture of himself reading Lauda’s autobiography. Coupled with going to the gym, it’s what keeps Russell in peak condition and lean for a race car. This year, it’s Russell who is getting all the cheers in the Mercedes car.

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