Williams F1 driver George Russell is not moving into the Red Bull camp for the 2022 Formula 1 season. ... If Mercedes junior Russell, 23, is indeed kept at Williams for 2022, Red Bull official Helmut Marko has said he would be interested in making an offer to bring Russell across the street to driver for rival Red Bull.

Can George Russell drive for Red Bull?

“It's impossible for me to drive at Red Bull next year,” he said in an interview with RTL. “I'm a Mercedes driver. Mercedes have been by my side throughout my career. As a young driver, Mercedes have given me many opportunities.”

Will George Russell attend Mercedes in 2021?

Dutch Grand Prix 2021: George Russell signs contract with Mercedes in Toto Wolff's office at race - reports.

Will George Russell drive for Mercedes in 2022?

George Russell and Mercedes have confirmed that the 23-year-old Englishman will drive for the Brackley-based team in F1 in 2022, partnering seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton.

Is Kimi retiring?

Former world champion Kimi Raikkonen will retire from Formula One at the end of the current F1 season. The 41-year-old, who claimed his first and only drivers' title with Ferrari in 2007, has spent the last three years with Alfa Romeo and will bow out from the sport at the end of the current campaign.

Could George Russell move to RedBull in 2022?

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Who will join Mercedes F1?

British driver in the Formula 1 George Russell will join Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team next season, the team announced on Tuesday. "Following Valtteri Bottas' departure to Alfa Romeo Racing, George Russell will be team-mate to Lewis Hamilton from 2022," Mercedes said in a statement.

Who is the tallest F1 driver?

Esteban Ocon is the tallest driver on the 2021 grid, standing at 186cm. Last year, he shared the award for tallest driver with Alex Albon. The 2021 grid is 38cm shorter than the 2020 grid.

Who's the youngest F1 driver?

The youngest driver on the F1 grid is Yuki Tsunoda. The AlphaTauri starlet is the only current F1 driver born in the 2000s, having been born on May 11, 2000. That means he'll end the 2021 F1 season having turned 21. Just behind him is Lando Norris, with the McLaren stars birthday falling on November 13, 1999.

Who will replace George Russell?

Williams Racing team have announced that Alexander Albon will replace George Russell for the next Formula One season. The news comes after it was confirmed that British sensation Russell will link up with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next season.

How old was Norris when f1 started?

He started his racing career at the age of seven when he claimed pole position at his first national event.

Will George Russell join Mercedes?

George Russell has been confirmed to join Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2022 after the Briton signed a long-term deal to be part of the winning world championship team. Russell, 23, who is current Mercedes' protégé has been racing for Williams since 2019. ...

How Much Will George Russell earn at Mercedes?

Last year it was reported by Fox Sports that George's annual salary is a staggering $1.2 million. Since he is part of the Mercedes academy, he is said to be on a big move at the Silver Arrows. As of now, he is one of the lowest paid drivers on the grid.

Why is Honda leaving F1?

In essence Honda has justified its decision to stop its F1 programme not on economic grounds but in order to focus its resources on developing alternative energy forms, and specifically a move to carbon neutrality by 2050.

Who is replacing Kimi?

Valtteri Bottas to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Alfa Romeo. The Finn will open a new chapter in his racing career.