Russell calls for Williams aim following Mercedes test

George Russell believes Williams should be striving to be like Mercedes following the rookie's in-season test in Bahrain with the team saw him top the time charts in just his second time in the car.

Russell is a Mercedes junior driver but is currently racing for Williams in which he has finished second to last in both races so far, only beating his teammate Robert Kubica. Williams have seen a gradual decline in recent years and finished bottom of last season’s standing with a mere seven points.

The rookie reflected on his test with the Championship leaders admitted it was very special to drive for two teams.

“It was an incredible experience and an experience not many drivers get to try,” Russell told Autosport.

“They [Mercedes] are currently leading the world championship, are a world championship-winning team and arguably the fastest car on the grid at the moment.

“So, for me, for us in our current situation where we are at the back, it was a great opportunity to know what we should be aiming for.

“You look where Mercedes are, you look where Williams are, the difference was absolutely as you'd imagine.”