Dave Robson, Williams' Head of Vehicle Performance, believes George Russell is not far off Lewis Hamilton and will be as good as him. Russell, 23, is widely considered one of the best young drivers in Formula 1 and the man to replace Hamilton as Mercedes' lead driver once the seven-time World Champion retires. With him spending his first three years – with the exception of the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix – at the back of the grid and failing to score points though, many feel he is not yet ready. However, Robson believes the Williams driver is already close to Hamilton's level and is sure he will one day get there. “I think there are definitely some similarities there,” Robson...
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