Lewis Hamilton is set to depart from Mercedes at the conclusion of this year, marking the end of his more than ten-year tenure with the team. George Russell, who is soon to join Ferrari in Formula 1, will don the black attire of Mercedes for the final time during the 2024 season. F1 journalist Martin Brundle asserts that Hamilton, who remains with the German outfit, will not receive preferential treatment from Mercedes this year. Brundle suggests that Russell will assume the role of leader at Mercedes, with Hamilton gradually being excluded from select meetings to maintain confidentiality. Speaking on the Sky F1 podcast, Brundle states that Mercedes will favor Russell during the 2024 season as they look towards a promising future in the sport. With Hamilton’s unexpected departure, Russell now has a tremendous opportunity to assume the mantle of team leader. Toto Wolff, the team’s manager, has publicly endorsed Russell as the team’s future leader. In the previous season, Russell finished in eighth place, a disappointment compared to Hamilton’s third-place finish. The upcoming season promises intrigue for fans and Mercedes, as they witness Russell’s performance as the team’s new leader.
According to a report by firstsportz.com
