In the run-up to the Portuguese Grand Prix weekend, persistent rumors suddenly emerged about George Russell’s position at Williams. Despite a contract for 2021, the Briton would no longer be sure of his position. The new Williams owners would rather have Sergio Perez on the team with a view to the future and with dollar signs in their eyes.
Before the race weekend, Russell already said he was not worried about his seat, and even after a conversation with the owners, he is not worried, he tells after the race at Portimao, among others. RacingNews365.
“From my side nothing has changed compared to before the race weekend. I am asserting myself on the track and as I said I am not worried about next season. I know I can count on Mercedes and Toto. He has that. told me personally and I trust him blindly. “
Russell thinks he knows where all the speculation about his person comes from. He points to Red Bull, where Alexander Albon is under pressure and it remains to be seen whether he will ride next to Max Verstappen next season. Sergio Perez may also be looking for that seat and to increase the pressure on Red Bull, the Mexican is linked to Williams, according to Russell.
“I think all speculation has been fed by the Perez camp, who are putting the pressure on the other teams on the grid. Possibly because of the Red Bull seat”, the young driver said. “That’s how I look at it. I have a contract, I don’t have to worry about anything I am. I focus on my job.”
The owners, too, let Russell know he had nothing to worry about. “They were in Portugal and I spoke to them. They told me not to worry, everything would be fine. It was a short conversation, then we talked about the rest of the current season and how we do it. team to a new level. “
With the cooperation of Dieter Rencken.
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