A former Mercedes F1 driver has assessed the tension developing between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell after the Japanese Grand Prix.
Former Mercedes driver delivers verdict on Lewis Hamilton, George Russell Suzuka tensionMercedes drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell pose for a selfie at the 2023 Japanese Grand Prix.
Russell appeared to have passed Hamilton at the final chicane in the early stages of the race, before the latter immediately retook the position on the pit straight.Russell later found himself being pushed wide by Hamilton at the high-speed Spoon Curve, with the pair reunited in the closing stages as they came under pressure from the charging Ferrari of Carlos Sainz.
Bird, Mercedes’ development driver between 2010 and 2013, has dismissed suggestions that the tension between Hamilton and Russell could pose a problem for Mercedes – insisting the team’s general lack of competitiveness at Suzuka should limit the damage. “If that was for a win or for a podium – and they’ve missed out on a podium because of that – it’s a different kettle of fish. I think they should have done it earlier, but they’re racing drivers. They want to fight for every position.“You can’t tell me that George is going to just [say]: ‘Of course, Lewis, just cruise by me and then I’ll sit there.’
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