Vandoorne is their reserve.He has, in his own words, mild symptoms. Good job everyone was wearing masks.
I think Guttierez is Mercedes' reserve driver this season but what an opportunity this would be for George Russell.
Not surprising. The guy is casually jet setting here and there inbetween races instead of remaining in his own bubble.
If they move Russell, wouldn't that mean they'd jump down to take Nissany?Vandoorne, Hulkenberg and Russell are probably the only 3 candidates.
Vandoorne is the official reserve and will travel to Bahrain anyway after he finishes the Formula E test today.
Hulkenberg has proven this season he is a perfect reserve.
Russell depends on Williams allowing him to move across and them to get Aitken up from Formula 2.
Vandoorne is most likely.
Aitken has enough superlicense points to actually race, Nissany doesn't.If they move Russell, wouldn't that mean they'd jump down to take Nissany?
Ah I see.Aitken has enough superlicense points to actually race, Nissany doesn't.
But what if the reserve beats him...Time for Bottas to shine.
The guy casually parties on yachts with models in between races. Yeah.What?
Not this season. Lewis has been keeping himself shut away, "living like a hermit" in his own words specifically to avoid catching COVID and ending up in the exact situation he's in now.The guy casually parties on yachts with models in between races. Yeah.
Please oh please give George that chance
Indeed.Not this season. Lewis has been keeping himself shut away, "living like a hermit" in his own words specifically to avoid catching COVID and ending up in the exact situation he's in now.
I just can't believe no one wants Checo.
What an insult.
Thought he was quitting as team manager. And as George's manager, it's definitely in Toto's interest to show off his driver.Vandoorne is the overwhelming favourite to land the drive, which I'm looking forward to as I really rate him. He got a bit of a harsh deal in trying to drive a poor McLaren alongside the talent of Alonso.
Russell not only causes problems elsewhere within F1, but it also causes Wolff a headache if he gets in the car and performs as well as we all expect... As much as we want to see it, it is the last thing that Wolff will need.
I think Russel has the best chance to get up and go in that car. Hulkenberg and Vandoorne might not be able to cope with the G-Forces straight away. It will be interesting though and I don’t expect anyone who steps into that seat to hit the ground perfectly. A podium would exceed expectations for me as they’re walking into this very late minute and with little to no seat time
It is Russell. Just confirmed
It is Russell. Just confirmed