George Russell says the praise being given to Lando Norris and Alexander Albon acts as a help, rather than a hindrance, to his own Formula 1 prospects. Russell beat Norris and Albon to last year’s Formula 2 title but their fortunes have altered upon their respective graduations to Formula 1 due to the pace of their teams. Norris holds eighth in the championship, Albon has taken three points finishes, while Russell has exited Q1 at each event and is yet to score owing to Williams’ dire pace. “I only need the praise from Williams and from Mercedes,” said Russell when asked if the praise issued towards his fellow rookies was frustrating. “And I’d prefer...
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