From Highs To Heartbreak: George Russell's Extraordinary Mercedes Debut

The Briton was just 0.026s off pole position, stole the lead at the race start, and led for 59 laps before his hopes of a maiden Grand Prix victory were punctured. Listen in on the team radio and re-live an incredible first race for George Russell and Mercedes...
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[@blueflash3193]

Bono has such a calm voice

[@paccaleo]

it's true ahah

[@DRDREAMYBULLMDSBROTHER]

Puts me into sleep every time he speaks

[@LowRise]

Bono had a underrated performance there.

[@JakeBM4]

In in in in in in in!!!

[@acgeek1120]

Delta Delta Delta Delta Delta

[@GBURGE55]

I want Bono to read me a bedtime story. He's so calming.

[@kiryuiumsfriend1858]

Get to bed Lewis.

[@strategymoreno]

He needs to calm Lewis Hamilton so understandable

[@lewisleonard6689]

IN IN IN IN IN IN IN

[@othmaneharraze6424]

@@strategymoreno no Lewis is already asleep, cuz the season was so boring (not always) with Mercedes always winning

[@timvantongeren261]

I'd want max' engineer jp to read me a bedtime story

[@snxc1627]

Bono doesn't get the credit he deserved for this race. Guided George through it all perfectly with cool and precise instructions. Hope they can work together in the future when George makes the move full time.

[@BVBFOREVERBORUSSIA]

i think everyone knows what an absolute master of a race engineer bono is. he did amazing this race.

[@ia3215]

I loved that bit during the first safety car where Bono was telling George what he could do and George didn’t understand anything so Bono just told him what to do

[@blackgirlsrock264]

Yet idiots still say Mercedes sabotaged George on purpose! 🙄

[@ahsanhaider6549]

Thats Mercedes for you, these little bits that they seem to do right that makes some other 'historical' teams look like fools

[@kimi88cz]

Bono does always an amazing job, big part of all the success of Lewis

[@Dexter26958]

"I hope we get this opportunity again..." Narrator: "And he would."

[@johnpatricklim4509]

And he did get an another opportunity

[@courierdubois]

@@johnpatricklim4509 true

[@Seb5Fan]

2022 be like: Lewis, it's James

[@Francois343]

@@Seb5Fan xd

[@Rids07]

“And with that came more and more opportunities and he eventually won the world championship”

[@frostywayne8798]

This was the one race I wanted mercedes to win and they didn’t

[@jay-z2716]

Troll mercedes

[@monyet82]

yes me too. But think of it if George win, what will ppl think about Lewis and the mercedes car....you know what I mean? hahaha.

[@housesports000]

@@jay-z2716 no you didn’t want Merc to win but more GR

[@SpeedKillersGaming]

@@monyet82 actually people would have talked about bottas and not the 7 time WDC. Its not like russel winning there would erase what LW has done

[@MikhailSharma08]

@@SpeedKillersGaming Who's LW?

[@sindhusojan8225]

It was actually wholesome hearing James and Toto apologising to George

[@haninditabudhi6574]

Yeah but what do you expect them to say? "Get in there George?" 😂😂😂

[@AnkitMishra-sd1kz]

@@haninditabudhi6574 that comes under copyright claim by bono...it's reserved for Lewis😁

[@geetha643]

@@AnkitMishra-sd1kz Hahaha

[@AnkitMishra-sd1kz]

@@geetha643 😁😅😄

[@brayanf1_futebol]

Gy ygygsvgg

[@haroonplays3389]

George Russel: no power also George: fastest lap

[@in_dgoh4915]

Hes on the right track

[@mendozerosu3041]

Lewis Hamilton method

[@jamesmasey06]

Learning a lot of advice about no power and then fastest lap off Hamilton

[@РоманМодебадзе-ъ4ч]

@@mendozerosu3041 NO IT'S VERSTAPPEN'S METHOD!!! HAHAHAHAHA

[@aaronz.3506]

"Tires are fine" - puncture "No Power" - fastest lap

[@UnremarkableKevin]

What we wanted: Get in there, George. What we got: George, it's James.

[@c-boy767]

George its james, we can't destroy Hamiltons career. But no worries, it will look like our fault!

[@JK7kaye]

More like what we got: Get in there Checo, P1, amazing drive *cries in Spanish*

[@nitinn1321]

@@JK7kaye cries in mexican, u mean

[@JK7kaye]

@@nitinn1321 I was referring to his first language which is Spanish

[@alitheliberal1265]

@@c-boy767 Imagine how hamilton's fans feel if this young kid won the race and he had 0 points yes fu*ken zero.

[@henrik1743]

Imagine having two days to prepare with a F1 car and being instructed over the ears, being overwhelmed by the buttons and the sheer everything.. and still pulling a pole and race lead and stellar performance all around... hats of George Russel, you have earned my respect of a lifetime. Edit : While being one of the most humble creatures I have ever seen, hats off again mate.

[@rsfrozen1]

I agree, too bad he was force to settle in teams like Williams

[@ElSarto_ESP]

I've heard someone say George is "overrated". I don't know how someone with more than two braincells can think something like that. He proved so much in this race alone. He should be in a winning car

[@swachchhaahmed4815]

@@rsfrozen1 I also find it frustrating, he was the F2 champion but had to settle in Williams, whether Norris got in to Mclaren the moment when Mclaren started to improve again

[@ianraffel6535]

Bottas was in pole. George got the better start.

[@2jzandys444]

Umm Bottas was on pole, but George nearly outqualified him

[@jordankenny5153]

"You can cancel the magic if you want" Lewis: And i took that personally

[@priceless073]

LOL

[@MENQN]

George Russell only points he's ever going to score

[@jonathanking8429]

@@MENQN tf you smoking? He’s probably replacing Bottas at seasons end.

[@MENQN]

@@jonathanking8429 George Russell did worse in Sakir then Bottas 🐢

[@MrAndor982]

@@MENQN You're trying too hard.

[@CheetahFortnite]

A future multiple world champion

[@eric-id6bk]

100%

[@christian_urocar]

Heck yea the way he got bottas is the stuff of legends man

[@aniakondracka4247]

It depends, will his car be the fastest or not. Current F1 is all about the cars performance.

[@arv-Hackney-London]

Remember Stoffel Vandoorne who was blitzed the junior series and set records before joining McClaren? He was said by almost everyone as future multiple world champion.

[@maximkadivnik8078]

Nice copy of An other comment

[@QasimAli-to5lk]

Russel didn't even know what to do and was leading 😂

[@penusliski]

That's called 'natural speed'

[@zulkarnaen6629]

even then he perform superb...just imagine once he understand that car..😈

[@penusliski]

@HAL 9000 it still not driving by itself, is it?...and what model is Valttery's car? W10.5? lol

[@ivanlp4ever]

Haha no mate, he was nervous and eager to please, and that's sad because they did him wrong.

[@justadummy8076]

penusliski it’s a known fact that there are differences between every team’s 1st and 2nd car, but it’s very true that the better driver will show an even greater difference

[@InvolvedInIt]

Dear Mercedes, May George have another go at the car? Sincerely, everyone.

[@lial1200]

Literally everyone (except for Russell haters)

[@wecf1411]

Sincerely not Stoffle Vandorn and Hulkenberg

[@paccaleo]

@@lial1200 are there some Russell haters? ahah

[@aayushkarnik7166]

You know it's been a crazy year when people are disappointed when a Mercedes fails to win

[@lial1200]

@@paccaleo no not really

[@Speedline3601]

2019: Leclerc heartbreak 2020: Russell heartbreak

[@かえん]

2021 : Albon heartbreak (no seat)

[@lucasa.3189]

Both were let down by their teams

[@CaseyF-mk1ff]

@@lucasa.3189 Leclerc was let down by a mechanical issue, that’s not Ferraris fault

[@CBMuhammadIsyraq]

Monaco 2021: Leclerc heartbreak

[@halointheworld]

@@CBMuhammadIsyraq so next year is Russel heartbreak again

[@65kgio25]

He got P2 in the Williams! somehow, someway... super talented driver

[@MrWadrO]

The rain is how lol. I like the guy, don’t get me wrong.

[@marcusmunch1713]

@@MrWadrO the rain is the same for everybody right?

[@WETiLAMBY]

@@MrWadrO yeah that was a super braindead comment on your part there. You're implying that everyone else had different rain to george, they all had identical conditions yet george proved he could push the car to the limit and beat out all of them

[@bullettime8760]

@@MrWadrO that is literally the stupidest comment ever, there's a reason why f1 fans like the rain because it's the most fair equalizer for the grid this is where the talent and skill of how well drivers can truly handle the car shines why do you think Max can get a pole in the first place? 🤦‍♂️

[@ghio.youtube]

He didnt, he didnt race, if he would race he probably would be ouț of tp 3

[@zerokool327]

"no power" sets fastest lap george *handshakes* lewis

[@igorpereira3175]

George 🤝 Lewis

[@azzurirodrinata7646]

He got that winning mercedes team radio lol

[@karelpgbr]

All George actually needed to say was: “Tires are gone Bono, I can’t race like this.”

[@jamelpiclit3062]

Lewis: "My tires are gone" George: "No power" 🤣🤣🤣

[@mateherold6925]

But that just really shows how superior that car is to everybody else's.. It's like Ferrari 2002 or Brawn GP 2009 Australia but for 6 years straight...

[@nikketse]

The way George handled the situation made me forget he's only 22 years old. He still has a long career ahead of him. Wins will come for him, I'm sure of it.

[@OrdinaryLatvian]

He does come across as somebody who grew up surrounded by people older than him. Incredibly mature. I'm glad he was named director of the GPDA.

[@aaronschultz5206]

2021 Imola Checking in. This didn't age too well lol

[@mrbig1022]

@@aaronschultz5206 ahh meh

[@PIVOT112]

yes ofc

[@imblack011]

not only that, he also has very little experience in cars as fast as that

[@futcamisas_store]

The world's biggest lies: "I love you" "My tires are gone" "No power"

[@adriancsicsics5065]

Auch, someone hurt you

[@shaqattack297]

@@adriancsicsics5065 wasn’t it a joke???

[@shaqattack297]

@@adriancsicsics5065 oh I think I get wat u mean?

[@brian60]

Wait hang on, that first one is pretty serious

[@kushalg4279]

First one is a little bit of a stretch

[@boomjonggol5757]

"No power" "GEORGE RUSSELL HAS JUST SET THE FASTEST LAP" Hmm

[@Fred_the_1996]

"Tyres gone" "No power" The Mercedes syndrome

[@aimontilattari4575]

Hamilton son

[@adamfaiz1903]

lewis: i taught him well

[@RaiZenGDM]

@@adamfaiz1903 Yes haha XD

[@alxanderthegreat7518]

@@Fred_the_1996 GB family

[@jimothyiv2472]

Fast forward 2 years and George Russel is now an F1 grand prix winner 🔥

[@purwantiallan5089]

2023, 2022's Brazilian GP win still is his lone victory.

[@NoahLeMar]

The guy had no idea what the buttons do and still made bottas look like a fool.

[@olivermoore1074]

How did he make Bottas look like a fool?

[@tomb318]

because he clapped him

[@agustinhaxhiraj]

@@olivermoore1074 sainz was telling him these things too (not directly)

[@nachohascheese4549]

They messed up Bottas tired, mixed them up, and they put his old tires back, making him slower.

[@agustinhaxhiraj]

@@nachohascheese4549 he dominated for 50 laps mate

[@_RM99]

I've gained a whole new respect for Bono, amazing how calm, helpful, informative, and supportive he is, especially with George during the weekend.

[@archieparry8252]

From the creators of IN IN IN IN IN IN IN IN, and DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA DELTA, we give you BOX BOX BOX BOX BOX BOX BOX

[@sentientarugula2884]

This is a certified 🅱️ono moment

[@ceestinahmusic]

Don't forget NEED TO GO, NEED TO GO, NEED TO GO

[@ganapathysooraj48]

Directed by OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT OUT

[@AllenKey19]

'It's Perez, Ocon and now Russell in the top three' Beautiful words. Beautiful.

[@TheAmritabha]

2022

[@philliprisgaard6394]

Crofty's reaction to Russel saying "No power" is every F1 fan's reaction at that moment! 1:57

[@mukunddilipkrishna1427]

I want russell to drive at the Abu Dhabi gp as well, but still wishing hamilton a speedy recovery!

[@mirzamunif]

That's what we all want. If Russell and Bottas go hand in hand next year by some miracle. We'll see such an amazing fight next year

[@mpa1931]

Agreed we've already experienced the Lewis rinse and repeat for almost 7 years. It's time to see a new young star

[@aleksandrmarkov5992]

@@mpa1931 Better to see Russell against Hamilton. That would be epic.

[@SkampyMAN]

@@aleksandrmarkov5992 Mercedes wouldn´t allow that, it would be a repeat of Hamilton - Rosberg era

[@George.MavIIOOII]

If George and Lewis raced side by side in Mercedes at 22 Lewis would destroy him. But because hes 35 turning 36 he might not be able to keep up with those drivers anymore

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

Can’t wait for this netflix episode of drive to survive...

[@blurryattacker]

they weren't at the Mercedes garage

[@QasimAli-to5lk]

They were with George I think

[@biscbakery4125]

not sure mercedes agree with you.

[@TheMILLZ13]

Mercedes said they were with Renault and Racing Point

[@TypicallyThomas]

@@blurryattacker Doesn't matter. They still have the broadcast footage and planned interviews with George. They don't need the garage side of things. You didn't see any of that here

[@QasimAli-to5lk]

2019 : Leclerc 2020 : Russel 2021 : Norris Three heartbreaks in three years for young drivers....

[@Alsael]

2022 : Albon heartbreak?

[@leobstlf1]

At least Leclerc got the win

[@fish.967]

**Norris sad noise**

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@leobstlf12023: Leclerc has no wins whilst Sainz has 1.

[@brunolang210]

If there was a giant meteor hitting the earth and bono with his calm voice said that we'd be alright i would believe him

[@JakubMc-e7n]

There is why you want have engineer like bono when u race f1

[@soundninja99]

Box box, let's get in the bunker everyone. Strat 1, take the stairs. The meteor is 12 seconds behind, box box

[@brunolang210]

@@soundninja99 bono i dont think the bunkers are gonna last

[@soundninja99]

@@brunolang210 Copy bruno, we'll look into that

[@couchpotatoe8843]

You can literally see the tears , we all felt that

[@lial1200]

The car was to small for him, he did not know the buttons on the wheel and he still made all of the other race drivers look like amateurs

[@sentientarugula2884]

When he sounded helpless during safety car and asked Bono to guide him and yet he had the fastest lap time, you see someone who wants to LEARN. So many F1 drivers are complacent and it shows.

[@Vyrkhan]

Perez won. Deal with it.

[@Seopy]

@@Vyrkhan mate, Perez won fair and square everyone knows that, its just that people expected george to win or get a podium.

[@Alt-sy3lf]

@@Vyrkhan Lol winning after someone dominated the race is fine....

[@adeelraza2337]

That shows how great the "Car" Actually was.

[@JamesCherrill]

This was where everyone realised Georges pure raw talent. Future world champion

[@surebrec5113]

Not everyone. Some people are still in denial. The fools think they signed him to be the new Bottas.

[@dom_.6312]

@@surebrec5113 and now hes dominating lewis😉

[@surebrec5113]

@@dom_.6312 I wouldn't say he's dominating him, but he does seem to be able to get the most out of the car. The problem for Lewis long term is that things won't improve for him. George's Mercedes career is only 4 races old and he's already started to raise eyebrows. Give it a season for him to fully settle in, and I think he will end up dominating Lewis. Now I'm not taking anything away from him, and I am actually an Hamilton fan, but people need to be realistic with regards to his capabilities. He's 37, and he's probably 5-6 years past his peak at least. It's impossible for athletes to maintain their peak fitness conditions indefinitely, that's why you rarely see professional sports stars still at the top of their game past their mid-late 30s. The moment Mercedes brought Russell in to replace him for this race, the clock started ticking on Hamilton's time there, and him being signed full time is a signal of their intent. The fanboys can't figure that out though, they are still convincing themselves that if Mercedes were still in a position to challenge for the title, they'd force George to yield. That's not going to happen, because that's not why they signed him. If, or more likely when Russell does start to dominate him, Wolff will start putting the focus of the team behind him as they have done with Hamilton for the last 5 years. By the time Hamilton's contract comes up for renewal again, he'll be fast approaching 39 and Russell will be fully up to speed and settled in. Suddenly, Hamilton might find out that he doesn't hold all the cards any more because Wolff has already found the next goose that is going to lay the golden eggs for him. I've said it all along and I still believe it'll be the case that when Lewis starts to negotiate another extension to his contract (if he does at all), he'll either be told to accept a deal on their terms or pack his helmet and walk. You can't get that through to the Hamilton fanboys though, they'll get all pissy and bent out of shape & offended, then call you a hater. Their usual fall-back excuse for convincing themselves to the contrary is the 6 titles he won with them. To Mercedes, those titles are history, They are memories and trophies in a cabinet. All the top teams are investing in young talent. Red Bull are doing it with Verstappen, Ferrari with Leclerc, Mclaren with Norris, and now Mercedes with Russell. Two more seasons and I think the Hamilton's, the Alonso's, The Vettel's, they'll be gone and it'll be the young guns fighting for championships amongst themselves.

[@quigglyz]

This was where smart people realized that Hamilton's car was by far the fastest and easiest to drive.

[@purwantiallan5089]

​@@quigglyzand very easy to memorize the driving style compared to Norris and Piastri's MCL60.

[@DKGaming123]

He deserved that win, was just unfortunate in the pit stops and he drove superbly and excellent, but well done to Checo from P18 to P1 though.

[@foxiq1049]

Perez also deserve. It was his first win of 190 races!

[@mpa1931]

I can't wait to hear "Get in there George!!!!"

[@eddietherev]

I like Bottas but I mean sack the guy and give Hamilton a challenge.

[@simastautkevicius1372]

Sadly, George currently wouldn't be able to challenge Hamilton, because Russell isn't fast enough YET. But, in that merc he would improve at light speed.

[@DRDREAMYBULLMDSBROTHER]

@@simastautkevicius1372 I agree he’s only in his second season of f1 i think they should wait 2 or three years just to help Williams for aitken or whoever’s going to replace him

[@radityaindera3442]

You mean Rosberg.

[@thatonenigeriansformula]

they would never give their baby a challenge they want ham to continue to win thats why everyone is saying drop ham and out russel in they save money while still getting the same or better result

[@ibsypedia]

Don’t forget about the tire scam with botas. He hardly had any power yet he didn’t complain. He has been a consistent one. It’s too soon to replace him before 2022.

[@eltonluz94]

Just proving Bottas is a midfield driver in a winning car.

[@gearhead2570]

Not even a midfield driver, I guess

[@anmol3457]

thats pretty foolish

[@anmol3457]

if anything this proves that russel is a talent and that any top 10 driver on this grid could win in that car

[@gearhead2570]

@@anmol3457 I don't think so I guess Max and Charles are way more talented than Russel Also Bottas won't be in the top 10 drivers list

[@LittleLightIsaOnce]

@@gearhead2570 They really are not. Look at their Junior carears. George is literally like them beating Max in some junior formulas as well

[@YouiHussein]

I like to come here and remind myself that George Russel… Is an absolute beast.

[@aldozampatti]

Great Debut... Russell's great debut!

[@bassax7045]

yeah , title should be "Mercedes ruins Georges great debut "

[@ur_boyfriend8612]

@DontPressOnMyProfile Pic preferably next race :)

[@mikoajnowak1627]

i don't know why mercedes signed person what 2 time crash behind safety car and 1 time in pit lane

[@swaralsalwankar6468]

Can't believe I m still watching this even tho it breaks me

[@bertyp2278]

RUS: "What does this button do here?" *Presses button Bono: "No don't press it!" Lewis Radio: "BONO MY TYRES ARE GONE!!!"

[@blablabla8697]

😂💀

[@niffirasana533]

imagine the button actually written TYRES GONE

[@dilshansalinda56]

Hammer time button 😂😂

[@bombojosh]

I think George Russell won over so many fans that day including myself lol

[@amrithabiju]

Can we all just appreciate how professional Bono is?

[@anwaarurmanini6864]

REDEMPTION GEORGE RUSSELL He just won his first GP finally

[@purwantiallan5089]

Yes. So far as of 2023, its his lone win with Mercedes.

[@raza9tixx]

3:58 George’s car freaking teleported

[@davidvalencia129]

Whats wrong with Bottas recently like honestly he seems to give up mid race.

[@MattGoelz]

Focused too much on improving qualifying performances that he forgot to work on his race craft. He's closer than ever to Hamilton in qualifying now but is just dreadful when it comes to managing the race. I'd love to see Mercedes swap Russell and Bottas for 2021. Give Hamilton a proper teammate and give Russell a proper teammate to learn from before Hamilton hangs it up

[@EmSpro]

if Bottas doesn't win the 2021 World Championship, he never will. Next year he really needs to go in hard, take it to Hamilton. Maybe get Rosberg to help him, learn to start playing mind games with Hamilton. The only other way that he could win after next year is if Hamilton decides to retire

[@MattGoelz]

@@EmSpro Once Hamilton retires, George Russell will dominate Bottas in the Mercedes. Bottas will never be WDC in a Mercedes

[@xxxzzz9327]

@@MattGoelz lol, thats the same as saying Bottas will never be WDC.

[@alimantado373]

@@EmSpro Or if Toto gives him LH mechanics as they did with Rosberg.

[@anguschiggins2161]

Here after the concluding race of 2021. Looking forward to 2022 already. Can't wait to see what George can do in with Mercedes in 2022.

[@nofux9871]

Oof

[@AvsfanGoAvsGo]

5:20 Narrator: *he did get the opportunity again*

[@senahasim1155]

I feel so sorry for George

[@lial1200]

Same

[@paccaleo]

me too D,: , but I'm also SO HAPPY for Perez and for Racing Point!

[@Grunge_covers]

He might not have won but he easily secured his place at mercedes with that performance. Bottas on the other hand...... Well let's just say they'll be a seat open at Williams very soon

[@MegaAndyGG]

Don't worry. He's gonna win so many races. Future world champion.

[@FerencKranicz]

I feel sorry too.but i feel perez needed this win, because its his future. And russel is just starting his career

[@SpartanMJO12]

Jahmilton in the stands with a rifle to make sure that rear left got a puncture

[@Grunge_covers]

Can't be having anyone on his level as a teammate....... Last time that happened he lost the championship

[@blackgirlsrock264]

@@Grunge_covers Sure because 2014 and 2015 championships never existed! Oh and Lewis NEVER had 2 time WDC Alonso in his rookie season as a teammate! Yeah Lewis wasn’t afraid of Alonso but he’s shaking in his boots because of George!🙄🤡

[@BrianBell4073]

@@Grunge_covers Haters gonna hate. Rosberg cheated and lucked his way to a WDC. He knew he would never get that lucky again....That is why he quit.

[@dir114]

@@Grunge_covers hamilton 3 - 1 rosberg

[@TheBest14184]

@@blackgirlsrock264 do you know what “last time” means

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

Respect for the Russell Hustle! Merc we need another race with George please!!

[@alexander_strachan]

5:27 - "George, it's James." Made me laugh.

[@SaurabhSharma-ot5xz]

Bono's voice is so calm and beautiful.

[@Ovidijus9311]

I will leave this comment here to comeback 10 years later to see title changed to Multiple World Champion George Russell's Dramatic Mercedes Debut .

[@kbe7368]

I'll hold u 2 it.. 10 years keep account active, don't get culled. Speak in 10.. Salute

[@Maky-vo7qs]

see y'all

[@alvarosoares3530]

Hope in ten years russell will be a two times world champion 👏🙏

[@hdr_diamondz]

5 titles hopefully

[@roman_godx4855]

i really hope thats true

[@4matic81]

Never thought I will say this, may be I will support Mercedes (Russell) next season.. Man really deserves the best car, already got every penny out of Williams so far.. The future Champ 🏆 for sure.

[@TheNCVofficial]

He NEEDS to get another attempt THIS weekend.

[@dking657]

Today he finally won Brazilian grand prix

[@estebanmuneton182]

Can't wait to see him getting that seat. My respects for trying to learn as much as he could in just few days.

[@pedroguilhermeoliveira3093]

Who’s back here after he signs Mercedes? NOW THAT’S REAL

[@Shifftee]

He deserved it! This race in Sakhir really showed his outstanding skills

[@mattpascoe5384]

Our man is a future world champion

[@kith1993]

Can´t wait to see him besides Toto/Hamilton.

[@Noakes_Karting]

i really hope we can get george lando and lewis all on the podium for the british gp

[@IWasDriver]

If this wasn't painful enough , you just have to wait until Styrian 2021 😭

[@adibz959]

I think this is more painful

[@williamtynan6484]

The calm voice says volumes, a great performance by a future champion, well done Georgie showed em all

[@thehype5421]

Whos here after Alfa announced they signed Bottas? Cant wait to see an increase of views and people in the comments when its official that Merc sign Russell, he deserves it.

[@usaidbarlas9296]

I love f1. Thank you for this exclusive video JUST on George.

[@BillyTVGaming]

And now he is a Grand Prix winner, congrats Goerge Russel, your career wasn't that easy but you deserve it and we knew that one day it would happened.

[@frostybape201]

This proves that Mercedes is keeping Bottas really so that he can't challenge Hamilton...

[@Gofaw]

@GT012345tube both can be true

[@masarsyarrahmansetiawan5132]

@GT012345tube well that's also happened with bottas in 2015/2016 (i forgot). Williams blocked bottas when Ferrari offered him a seat

[@DmitriyOleynik]

With all those struggles throughout this race, he impressed me even more

[@Apratis]

1:57 David was so fast to say “No!”

[@hide_on__bush]

1:58 is a rollercoaster of emotions

[@driver46]

Such a great guy , the way he dealt with everything is so positive . Phenomenal performance and even better attitude.

[@TheMaroth]

2021 should be Russels last WIlliams year. Give that man a WC winning car. Im not even a Merc fan but George is so calm and understandable. First time in the car, not his seat, not his wheel, doesnt know the car, doesnt know the buttons, still on pair with Bottas, if not even a bit better. You cant blame Bottas, Russel is simply a raw talent.

[@kralex21]

Bono could read one of those sleep stories on the Calm app

[@eduardopb326]

please champion Lewis let us F-1 fans feel again this talent of Russell driving his car at the next GP, thanks!

[@joshuahoward1]

George had no clue what to do let alone how to use the steering wheel and he still beat bottas, James be like “Valtteri it’s James, yo know the empty seat in Williams right?”

[@rouanstead3197]

Absolutely Raw Talent... George will be Champion in a Mercedes... Hands Down...

[@V1p3r_spl]

Who's here after he won in Brazil?

[@w12zzy-93]

this kid is special, give him a couple of years and he will be a champion

[@SomeYouTubeGuy]

You will never convince me that he had a puncture. He was called in to protect Hamiltons ego. 7 time champ wouldn't have been happy to have the rookie with 1 size smaller boots and limited understanding of the steering wheel win so easily on debut.

[@furorceltica185]

And 2021 was the punishment. Even though Mercedes won the WCC, it will alwas be an empty victory

[@AB-eq9tf]

GW is like a first bencher scholar. Asking questions before teacher teaches. Bright future for him

[@antoniostanziani7888]

Who’s here after George qualified P2 in spa?

[@GabriSimo]

Waiting the Powerpoint for the Abu Dhabi race

[@akita1234567]

Whos back here watching this after hes just been announced hes the 2022 merc driver !

[@overdoze7]

4:55 Tears. 💔

[@RGB2060]

I miss the 2020-21 cars they were so nimble

[@aayushkarnik7166]

PAIN.... ONLY PAIN

[@cheeseburger127]

"There's whole lot more to race, than just winning" ending scene Cars Disney Pixar That cadillac with horns I can feel this RN

[@Maky-vo7qs]

I am speed.

[@reahhlol3303]

He has a great future ahead of him. All the best George McLaren fan~

[@xBoOpx]

Here after his first win🥲😭😭😭 im not crying you are!

[@f-r7261]

Hello Russell , this is 2022 speaking, you are now a gp winner in a w13!!!!

[@siddharthpaiya3989]

This episode of Drive to survive should've been a banger! Outperforming a Mercdes Veteran in Valtteri Bottas in his first racee for Merceded.. first race! George Russel is just incredible talent. Definitely, head and shoulders above the rest

[@paulroberts9704]

George was immense at the weekend....give the man a drive

[@Ethan-oe5xx]

Man, the only time when a Merc really didn have tire issues Lewis wasn’t there to complain about it lol... Seriously, I hope Lewis gets well soon, but I’d also love to see Russell get another go at it

[@chuckroberts3310]

Cant wait for 2022… This man is going to make some history ❤️

[@Dankiid1]

and we’ll finally get to see more of this next year! Well done George!

[@sfm_x]

G- Russ is such a mature person for his age. Truly a future champion

[@lachlancurry8425]

George: Forgets which pitbox Merc are at the start of the race, doesn't know any of the buttons, is driving for a team with a car the complete opposite of the grid than what he's used too and still he beats Bottas

[@RyanLestage]

Traditions

[@RUDEBOYZRECORDS]

ANDDDD POLE FOR GEORGE LETTTSSS GOOOO

[@DutchDukeMan]

5:27 get used to hearing that

[@lemokshjames]

So far it's Lewis who might be hearing that

[@Sweetie-kg4gx]

I think for all those 7 titles of lewis .....someone sacrificed. Well I agree it's the same with almost every team but Lewis should understand that just for his more titles someone else might see a breaking career. Having said that bottas always helped him, can't we expect help from him for others......🤔🤔🤔🤐🤐

[@southpaw578]

I’m so stoked for him in 2022! I’m a huge fan!

[@LeoLionSun23]

Crazy how different these cars are from team to team

[@tonim.8016]

1:07 I bet if he forgot to do that at the restart and sent it into turn 1 he still would've catched the entire field. Azerbaijan 2021 GP flashbacks anyone?