How F1 drivers reacted to Russell signing on social media

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15:23, 12 Oct 2018

As Williams announced the signing of Mercedes junior George Russell today, some of the Formula One drivers took to their social media to congratulate the Brit on his promotion from F2, where he is likely to win the championship.

He won't be the only rookie next season, as fellow Brit and Formula 2 driver Lando Norris will also be making his debut in F1 for McLaren, with the teenager replacing the departing Stoffel Vandoorne there.

Norris was one of the drivers to congratulate Russell on his promotion, as was Esteban Ocon, who showed a real touch of class by congratulating Russell despite the difficult situation he is in himself, as he likely won't have a seat next season now.

Related: Ocon's touch of class as he becomes first driver to congratulate Russell

The other drivers who reached out to congratulate Russell on his promotion were Romain Grosjean, Sergio Pérez and Carlos Sainz, three drivers who he might be battling next season if Williams can make a leap in performance under the new regulations.

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10:43 AM · Oct 12, 2018

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Romain Grosjean

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Welcome in @F1 @GeorgeRussell63 ! Very well deserved after such an incredible @FIA_F2 season

11:06 AM · Oct 12, 2018

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Carlos Sainz

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Welcome to @F1 @GeorgeRussell63 !!

9:48 AM · Oct 12, 2018

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Congrats mate!!! Totally deserved, wish you a long and successful F1 career.

George Russell

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I've dreamed of this moment for as long as I can remember... And now I can finally say it - as of 2019, I'll officially be an @F1 driver for @williamsf1! To everyone who made this possible - thank you, it means the world to me! I can't wait to get started!! #F1

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Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	171
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	131
3	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	125
4	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	80
5	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	79
6	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	79
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11	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	18
12	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	16
13	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	14
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	6
15	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	5
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	3
17	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
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22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0

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