Mercedes protege George Russell believes that the Formula 1 grid is two teams short of where it needs to be. The Brit is currently leading the F2 Championship, ahead of compatriot Lando Norris. However, Norris has a drive in Formula 1 for 2019. Norris will take over from Stoffel Vandoorne, as the McLaren junior driver gets his chance with the papaya-coloured outfit. Russell, on the other hand, could be without a drive for next year, as most of the Mercedes-backed seats have been taken.  'I feel like Formula 1 is currently lacking at least two teams,' Russell told motorsport.com. 'We only have 20 cars on the grid, as a young driver trying to break into that 20 is extremely difficult.'...
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