Mercedes’ simulator driver Anthony Davidson says Lewis and George’s relationship will “clearly” change once the team start fighting for the world title.
Perez says his mistakes are judged more harshly than Russell’s, with media calling for him to be “replaced”, and he believes the fact that he is a Mexican “has a lot of influence” in that.
In Mercedes’ 2023 Japanese GP debrief video, Head of Race Strategy Rosie Wait discusses asking George Russell to move over for Lewis Hamilton, and more!
Adrian Newey says Red Bull at one point had to consider Mercedes’ ‘zero sidepod’ design philosophy, but “the gut feel was, let’s stick with what we’re doing”.