George Russell isn’t having a dreamlike season with Mercedes, as the German constructors don’t have a powerful car at the moment. But Russell still ranks second on the championship table, which even surprises him.

The eight-time world champion constructors made the W13 following the latest rules and regulations. But the 2022 challenger isn’t capable yet of winning races like its predecessor. Even the Silver Arrows ace Lewis Hamilton is struggling with the car’s significant porpoising issue.

But the young Brit has been driving troublesome cars since he joined F1. So, he’s having a less hard time than Hamilton. Further, he bagged his first podium for Mercedes with the struggling W13 in Melbourne. And it pushed the Silver Arrow driver to sit at P2 in the driver’s standing with 37 points.

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George shared his thoughts on being in P2 at the drivers’ championship, “Somebody told me that and I didn’t believe them. It’s pretty crazy to think but this is a championship based on results and not necessarily based on pace.”

George Russell impressed teammate Lewis Hamilton

It is not a secret to anyone that Russell grew up looking up to the seven-time world champion Hamilton. Now, he is driving alongside his idol. But, surprisingly, the young Brit is outperforming his idol.

Russell has finished ahead of Lewis in two out of the three races this season. Recently, George also bagged a third-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix. So, the phenomenal performance from Russell even impressed the Mercedes veteran.

“It’s incredible, he’s done an amazing job. He did an amazing job today, had great pace, he’s been so solid these first three races.” Hamilton shared after the Melbourne race, “He’s working and really grafting away; he’s doing an amazing job.”

The Mercedes duo recently went for a small vacation during the weekend break, where Hamilton took Russell surfing. Undoubtedly, the two English drivers form a strong driver lineup. Once they get the perfect car, they can fight at the front alongside Red Bull and Ferrari.

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The next race of the season is the Emilia Romagna GP, where Mercedes were bested by Red Bull the last time around and could only bag P2. Do you think Mercedes could bag another podium in Imola with George this Sunday? Let us know your predictions in the comments below.