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Mercedes will follow Verstappen pattern with Russell

Toto Wolff has ruled George Russell out of a Mercedes seat in 2020, saying Max Verstappen's development through the Red Bull system will inspire the Formula 2 champion's own progression in Formula 1. Wolff is mulling over whether to stick with Valtteri Bottas alongside Lewis Hamilton next year, or promote reserve driver Esteban Ocon. Article continues under video The Silver Arrows' team principal says the decision is not clear-cut and potentially had another name to consider after qualifying for the Hungarian GP, which saw Russell outqualify team-mate Robert Kubica by 1.3 seconds to deliver Williams' best qualifying result of a disappointing season to date. But Wolff wants Russell to...
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