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Hamilton sees Russell as an ‘interesting candidate’
Toto Wolff has said Lewis Hamilton believes George Russell to be an 'interesting candidate' for the second Mercedes seat next season. It is no secret within Formula 1 that Mercedes are likely to be choosing between current driver Valtteri Bottas and the young Briton to be partnering the seven-time World Champion after Hamilton signed a new two-year contract with the Silver Arrows over the weekend in Austria. But when asked what Hamilton's new deal meant for the other seat at the team, Wolff said he will maintain his openness with the two candidates throughout the process as Mercedes make their decision – but they prioritised getting Hamilton's future sorted in the immediate term. 'I...
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