George Russell explains why he doesn't care if Lewis Hamilton quits Mercedes before Monaco

George Russell has explained why he doesn’t care whether Lewis Hamilton is racing for or against Mercedes next season. The 25-year-old isn’t short of confidence and is determined to cement himself as one of the leading contenders on the F1 grid for years to come.

He told the Mail: “I don’t care at all whether Lewis stays or Lewis goes because I believe I can beat anyone on the grid.”

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