Rosberg: 'Russell is the ultimate test for Hamilton'

According to Nico Rosberg, we should watch out for the internal battle between George Russell and Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Russell is the ultimate test for Hamilton, but if you have to watch out for anyone it is the seven-time world champion.

That is what former world champion Rosberg thinks. Speaking to Express.com he expects an interesting fight between Russell and Hamilton. Russell beat his teammate last year in his first year with the team. In Saudi Arabia, the Briton was again much stronger than his teammate. Rosberg detected an 'I've-been-beaten by my teammate' face from Hamilton.

'Dear George don't get too comfortable'

Rosberg: "George is the ultimate test, he is a future world champion. It is difficult for Lewis to stay in front. We saw it last year, what an awesome season George did. George is continuing on that form once again. It’s going to be a big, big challenge, but let’s not forget Lewis is the best of all time so if there’s going to be someone who can beat George then it will be Lewis"

According to Rosberg, Russell must now take maximum advantage of Hamilton's lesser form. "It’s a little bit of a weakness that Lewis has that sometimes. He’ll mentally go into this down a little bit and lose a little bit of flow. But he comes back with a bang every single time so dear George don’t get too comfortable."