Formula One: George Russell To Replace Coronavirus-Stricken Lewis Hamilton For Mercedes In Sakhir Grand Prix | Formula 1 News
George Russell will step up from Williams to replace world champion Lewis Hamilton, who tested positive for Covid-19, at Formula One’s Sakhir Grand Prix in Bahrain, Mercedes announced Wednesday. Williams reserve Jack Aitken will replace Russell at Williams this weekend, joining regular driver Nicholas Latifi. Russell becomes just the third Briton to represent Mercedes in Formula One after Stirling Moss and Lewis Hamilton. “Firstly, I want to say a huge thank you to everybody at Williams for giving me this opportunity,” said Russell.
“I might be wearing a different race suit this weekend, but I’m a Williams driver and I’ll be cheering my team on every step of the way.”
“A big thank you also to Mercedes for putting their faith in me,” added Russell.
“Obviously, nobody can replace Lewis, but I’ll give my all for the team in his absence from the moment I step in the car.
