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1996 Formula 1 champion Damon Hill says seeing Lewis Hamilton as “the enemy”, might “not be the wisest thing to do” for George Russell.
George Russell will join Mercedes next year as Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate. Damon Hill thinks the young Briton could benefit greatly from learning from the seven-time champion.
“I think it’s going to be great to watch,” Hill told Express Sport.
“I’m sure Lewis will be wanting to encourage George. I don’t see it going wrong.
“I think Lewis recognises that his timespan is shorter in the sport than George’s so he will want to play his part in giving him a leg up – not that he needs one, probably.
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However, Hill warns the approach Russell chooses to take will be important in determining how their relationship will evolve.
“It’s down to George and how he approaches it, I think. You can go into these situations and think: ‘Right, that’s the enemy over there and I’m out to knock spots off them’.
“That might not be the wisest thing to do with Lewis, I don’t think.”
Ultimately, Damon is looking forward to seeing how the two drivers in action next year.
“That’s something to really look forward to next year. I’ll be as excited as anyone to see what will happen,” Hill concluded.
