There have been a lot of questions surrounding the interest of Lewis Hamilton in F1 this season. It has been a suboptimal start to the year for the 7-time world champion. In the first 9 races of the season, Hamilton has registered just two podium finishes. Former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone believes that Hamilton [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/] might have lost his focus. He even pointed out the clothes that the Mercedes driver wears in the paddock. “I don’t know what he is doing dressing up in all those funny clothes. Has he a deal to it? Is it to get noticed? Maybe that’s it,” said the old F1 boss He further mentioned, “Toto is getting a bit fed up with Lewis. I don’t think he’s trying, do you?” Let’s put it another way: Lewis doesn’t seem bothered about losing.” “It’s not like him. He has a competitive nature, but he’s taking losing a bit easy for my liking,” said [https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/formulaone/article-10953067/A-weekend-Bernies-Former-F1-chief-Ecclestone-pin-sharp-91-ahead-British-Grand-Prix.html] Ecclestone. READ MORE: Why Do Mercedes Dominate F1? [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-why-do-mercedes-dominate-f1/] While he brutally criticized the 7-time world champion, he was complimentary of his young teammate and his performances this season. EX-F1 BOSS PRAISES GEORGE RUSSELL AMID LEWIS HAMILTON CRITICISM Ecclestone showered praises on new Mercedes [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes] driver George Russell [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/george-russell/] for his performances this season. Russell is currently P4 in the championship ahead of his teammate, who sits in P6. The ex-F1 boss revealed that he never expected the young British driver would be so good. Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-06-12T113234Z_1090289071_UP1EI6C0W28HT_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-AZERBAIJAN.jpg]Formula One F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 12, 2022, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton on the grid before the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/Pool ‘I didn’t think he was that good, but he has done an excellent job. I’m surprised. Or is it a case of Lewis doing a bad job? A bit of both,” said the British business magnate. WATCH THE STORY: Lewis Hamilton’s Rendezvous in Paris [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-lewis-hamiltons-rendezvous-in-paris/] It is fascinating to see how Ecclestone is so happy with Russell while taking shots at Hamilton. There is no doubt that it has been a tough start to the season for the British driver by his standards. But he can always turn around his season as he has the talent to do so. It is also a bit unfair to target his clothes and use that against him for his lackluster start to 2022. Let’s see if the 7-time world champion reacts to Ecclestone’s comments in the near future. 

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[caption id="attachment_530457" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-530457" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210128150450/GettyImages-1159706437.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> HUNGARORING, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - 2019/08/04: George Russell of ROKiT Williams Racing in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>George Russell: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h3>
George Russell is a British racing driver. He has been an incredible asset to the historic Williams F1 team alongside his teammate, Nicolas Latifi. The Briton is also a Mercedes junior driver, which has now led him to secure a seat for the 2022 F1 season alongside 7-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton.

He also got a chance to drive the Mercedes F1 car during the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when Lewis Hamilton missed the race due to Covid-19. Russell almost pulled off a stunning race victory only for the team to mess up the strategy and deny him of it.

Like all other drivers, Russell began his racing career in karting. He first began competing in 2006 and has not looked back since then.

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<h3><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h3>
Russell took his first championship, the 2014 BRDC Formula 4 Championship. He fended off challenges from the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_Maini">Arjun Maini</a> and Raoul Hyman.

A year later, he placed sixth at the 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship. But in 2016, he improved his position to 3rd in the championship.

He moved to the GP3 series in 2017 and became a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> and Force India test driver. In the same year, he won the GP3 title from compatriot Jack Aitken.

During the following year, Russell joined the FIA Formula 2 Championship and won it in his very first season. He fended off the likes of fellow F1 newcomers <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lando-norris/">Lando Norris</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-albon/">Alexander Albon</a>.

Following his Formula 2 championship win, Russell signed for Williams in 2019, making his d?but at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, alongside Robert Kubica.

Russell is contracted to drive for Williams until the conclusion of the 2021 season. After a tough couple of seasons, Russell finally broke the point-less streak at the 2021 Hungarian GP, where he secured his first points for the team. Soon, over the very next race weekend at Spa, he also managed to claim his first podium, followed by another top 10 finish at Sochi. As of the Russian GP, Russell has managed to secure a total of 19 points in his career.

Following the 2021 season, Russell will be making a giant leap onto the championship-winning Mercedes AMG, replacing Valtteri Bottas.
<h3>George Russell: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1495177/George-Russell-net-worth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reports</a> claim that Russell's net worth is around $1 million, but of course, the Briton is still lurking amongst the early stages of his career. Hence, the number will indeed rise in the coming years. Also, Russell's salary is likely around $1.2 million per year. However, now that a move to Mercedes is in the offing, his salary is set to take a steep rise.
<h3><strong>George Russell: Endorsements</strong></h3>
Russell is backed by Mercedes, AMG, the BRDC, Bell Helmets, and Alpinestars among others.
<h3>How to contact George Russell</h3>
Fans can contact Russell on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgerussell63/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/georgerussell63">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeRussell63">Facebook</a>.
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<td width="319">Mercedes, AMG, BRDC, Bell Helmets, Alpinestars</td>
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HUNGARORING, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY &#8211; 2019/08/04: George Russell of ROKiT Williams Racing in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images) George Russell: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements George Russell is a British racing driver. He has been an incredible asset to the historic Williams F1 team alongside his teammate, Nicolas Latifi. The Briton is also a Mercedes junior driver, which has now led him to secure a seat for the 2022 F1 season alongside 7-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton. He also got a chance to drive the Mercedes F1 car during the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when Lewis Hamilton missed the race due to Covid-19. Russell almost pulled off a stunning race victory only for the team to mess up the strategy and deny him of it. Like all other drivers, Russell began his racing career in karting. He first began competing in 2006 and has not looked back since then. Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; George Russell celebrates after qualifying in second position Pool via REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu On-track Achievements Russell took his first championship, the 2014 BRDC Formula 4 Championship. He fended off challenges from the likes of Arjun Maini and Raoul Hyman. A year later, he placed sixth at the 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship. But in 2016, he improved his position to 3rd in the championship. He moved to the GP3 series in 2017 and became a Mercedes and Force India test driver. In the same year, he won the GP3 title from compatriot Jack Aitken. During the following year, Russell joined the FIA Formula 2 Championship and won it in his very first season. He fended off the likes of fellow F1 newcomers Lando Norris and Alexander Albon. Following his Formula 2 championship win, Russell signed for Williams in 2019, making his d?but at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, alongside Robert Kubica. Russell is contracted to drive for Williams until the conclusion of the 2021 season. After a tough couple of seasons, Russell finally broke the point-less streak at the 2021 Hungarian GP, where he secured his first points for the team. Soon, over the very next race weekend at Spa, he also managed to claim his first podium, followed by another top 10 finish at Sochi. As of the Russian GP, Russell has managed to secure a total of 19 points in his career. Following the 2021 season, Russell will be making a giant leap onto the championship-winning Mercedes AMG, replacing Valtteri Bottas. George Russell: 2021 Net Worth Reports claim that Russell&#8217;s net worth is around $1 million, but of course, the Briton is still lurking amongst the early stages of his career. Hence, the number will indeed rise in the coming years. Also, Russell&#8217;s salary is likely around $1.2 million per year. However, now that a move to Mercedes is in the offing, his salary is set to take a steep rise. George Russell: Endorsements Russell is backed by Mercedes, AMG, the BRDC, Bell Helmets, and Alpinestars among others. How to contact George Russell Fans can contact Russell on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 22  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Kings Lynn  Nationality UK  Endorsements Mercedes, AMG, BRDC, Bell Helmets, Alpinestars

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