Russell created 'buzz' and a 'different' look for the EASIEST least challenging track of the year. Yet Toto has consciouly opted to keep Russell at WILLIAMS for at least another year.
Why?? Poor headwork and unforced errors costing him and WILLIAMS points. Lesson = he is simply NOT ready to be Bottas or LH.
A slight alteration of the negotiations might be going on but Russell is an amateur compared to the current LH. Not taking away from Russell but he needs to develop the tactical awareness needed to drive as LH does = consistent performance, few mistakes of consequence, 1 lap or laps when needed accident free. Winning from pole with few if any bad starts ensuring lead from 1st turn.
Taking advantage of others mistakes, hitting his marks in the pits, providing input on the move to pitwall to aid decision making etc etc. Is LH perfect? No. He has the utter trust of the team who see's him giving it all and making it work and winning consistently in a car that CAN win!
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