One of the most important plot points of the 2022 season is the pairing of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton. The British duo will head the Mercedes lineup next season. It would be Russell’s first proper season with the world champions Mercedes and with Lewis Hamilton.

Everyone is eagerly waiting to see how the young Brit fares against the 7-time world champion. Former F1 driver and Sky Sports pundit Anthony Davidson mentioned that it is a great opportunity for George to measure himself against the Knight.

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As reported by Sky Sports, Davidson mentioned he is happy to see that the former Williams driver is excited to be paired against Lewis Hamilton. He also pointed out the challenges that lie ahead for a driver like Russell when he is up against Lewis.

“It’s great to see. He’s so full of energy and this is his big moment, isn’t it? His chance to step into, hopefully for his sake, a car that can run right at the sharp end and with Lewis Hamilton as your yardstick, the best in the business to measure yourself against,” said Anthony.

“There’s nothing more that a driver like George wants than to go head to head with Lewis with the same equipment, and this is the time you can really see if you’re good enough,” said Davidson.

Former F1 driver and fellow Sky pundit Karun Chandhok also pointed out an interesting point to look forward to. “Is George going to be surprised by how good Lewis is? Or is it going to be the other way around?” said Chandhok.

It is safe to assume that the new Mercedes pairing is one of the most anticipated partnerships on the grid in recent years. Everyone is waiting to see if George Russell can take the challenge to Lewis right from the start.

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