“It’s a great morale boost, confidence boost, for all of us really to get this opportunity to be in FP1,” O’Sullivan said. Current Mercedes driver Russell is the most recent former Williams driver to go on to win a Formula 1 race, when he took victory in the 2022 Sao Paulo Grand Prix. “[I’m] very thankful for him to give me the opportunity to do FP1 as well, so it’s been great getting to know James this year and hopefully more years in the future,” O’Sullivan said. The step up to F2 next year will see O’Sullivan tread a path well taken by those racing in Formula 1.

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