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Russell out of the running for 2020 Mercedes drive

George Russell will not be stepping up to Mercedes next season as Toto Wolff concedes his team is not the place for a driver to master his craft. With Valtteri Bottas' days at Mercedes reportedly numbered, there is a lot of speculation about who will replace him. The two most likely candidates are Mercedes reserve driver Esteban Ocon and junior driver Russell. However, with the latter only in his first season in F1 with the Mercedes-powered Williams team, Wolff feels Russell needs more time further down the grid to hone his craft without the immense pressure that comes with racing for a team like Mercedes. 'I don't think you are given the possibility to learn in a Mercedes,' he admitted to...
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