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Russell joins Mercedes young driver programme

Formula One world champions Mercedes have recruited British teenager George Russell as the third member of their young driver programme, joining established F1 racers Pascal Wehrlein and Esteban Ocon. Russell, 18, will compete in the GP3 feeder series this year with the ART team. 'George has shown impressive form in the junior categories and we've been keeping a close eye on him for a while now,' said Mercedes F1 head Toto Wolff on Thursday. 'It's still early days in his career but we see great potential in him.' 'George's next challenge in GP3 will provide a good test of his credentials for the future,' added the Austrian. 'We have already seen with Esteban how effective this series can...
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