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Williams boss 'wishes' Russell gets Mercedes seat

Williams chief executive Jost Capito would support George Russell's move to Mercedes for 2022 insisting the Briton is now ready to fight for the title with a top team. As a Mercedes protégé, Russell served his apprenticeship in Formula 1 with Williams and is currently in his third season with the Grove-based outfit. But the speculation in the paddock is swelling that Russel will replace Valtteri Bottas next season at Mercedes, a conjecture supported by recent reports that the Finn's management had met with Alfa Romeo team boss Fred Vasseur to discuss Bottas' potential move to the Swiss outfit for next season. Regardless of Mercedes' decision, Capito has offered Russell his full support...
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