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sport">Russell (22) is a protégé of Mercedes and is, as it were, on loan by his team Williams, where he will also drive next year. With that team, his place will be taken this weekend by reserve driver Jack Aitken (25). Hamilton may be back in action next week in Abu Dhabi.
sport">For Russell, the 2018 Formula 2 champion, it is a golden opportunity to score points for the first time in his career in the premier class of motorsport. He outperformed teammate Nicholas Latifi at Williams in all qualifications this year.
sport">“First, I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone at Williams for giving me this opportunity. I may be wearing a different race suit this weekend, but I am a Williams driver and will continue to support my team every step of the way, ”said Russell. “I hope to come back as a better driver, with even more energy and experience to help Williams move forward. Of course no one can replace Lewis, but I will give everything from the moment I get in the car. ”
Lewis Hamilton has contracted the corona virus.
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