Williams CEO Jost Capito Indirectly Hints George Russell Doesn’t Fit Their Criteria for 2022 F1 Season

George Russell’s potential move to Mercedes is no secret. However, there will be a massive role to fill in at Williams if Russell decides to leave and join the Silver Arrows, as he wants to fight for world championships.

There are many names being linked to the Grove-based team. But, under the new leadership of Jost Capito, there are clear guidelines of who they want behind the wheel if Russell leaves for greener pastures.

Williams will need someone who will give them their all, says Capito

As quoted from Motorsport.com, the team boss said, “We want to have the best drivers possible, but only drivers who are interested in driving for Williams and who know what is required of this team. A driver who wants to become world champion right away next year will certainly not come to us.”

“We need someone who can eventually bring the team back to the top, who can support the team and who can lead the team. At the moment we see that the interest in driving for Williams is increasing again and that is only good for to notice,” Capito concluded. (Translated from Dutch via Google)

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By when will know about the future of George Russell?

The 23-year-old is in the last year of his contract with Williams, and is long been rumored to join Mercedes; where he will replace, Valtteri Bottas. There is only one person that knows the fate of the former F2 world champion, and that is the Team Principal of the Silver Arrows, Toto Wolff.

The Austrian boss said, “We will use the coming races to get more clarity. “I thought Valtteri’s last race was very strong (Austrian GP), he needs to consolidate that. We also know George’s strengths and weaknesses. I expect that we will make a decision during the summer. We will negotiate only with Valtteri and George. It’s between them.” (Translated from Dutch via Google translate)

The Brackley-based squad have tied down, Lewis Hamilton for the next to years. The only question remains, who will pair alongside the 7-times world champion next season? Will it be the Finn or the young gun from Williams? Let us know predictions in the comments below.

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