Wolff reveals: 'Russell could become the lead driver at Mercedes'

With Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024, many questions arise. Who will take a seat in the Mercedes alongside George Russell? How will relations unfold within Mercedes? Mercedes team boss-Toto Wolff is happy with George Russell and does not rule out him becoming the team's lead driver.

In an interview on the Mercedes team website, Wolff discusses the situation surrounding the departure of Lewis Hamilton. Wolff indicates that the focus is on the upcoming season. One topic that is not talked about enough at this time, according to him, is George Russell.

Wolff is very positive about his remaining driver at Mercedes. ''George [Russell]has the potential to be the next lead driver in the team, in the same generation as Lando [Norris] and [Charles] Leclerc and some of the others. I couldn't wish for a better new team leader when Lewis leaves.''

No decisions have yet been made on who the driver next to Russell is going to be. The team is going to take its time to make this decision. ''We have such a solid foundation, such a quick, talented and intelligent guy in the car. We just need to make the right choice for the second driver and that's not something I want to be rushed in to. I'm really looking forward to taking the right decisions for the team, together with my colleagues, and maybe it's a chance to do something bold.''