Russell to avoid Mercedes 'wingman' role as Verstappen dodges Monza penalties - GPFans F1 Recap

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George Russell has revealed a promise from Mercedes he will not serve as a number two driver to Lewis Hamilton when he joins the F1 team next year. Read more...
Hamilton backs Russell to "bring the heat" to Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton is expecting George Russell to "bring the heat" to Mercedes next season. Read more...
Verstappen confirms Red Bull will not handicap him with Monza engine change

Max Verstappen has explained Red Bull does not plan to use the Italian Grand Prix to introduce a fourth power unit due to the sprint increasing the potential for points lost. Read more...
Haas to "draw our line" to end Schumacher-Mazepin feud

Haas team principal Guenther Steiner has revealed the team is taking steps to "draw our line" of acceptable on-track behaviour after the latest flashpoint in the relationship between Mick Schumacher and Nikita Mazepin. Read more...
Bottas knows he will need "a different kind of mentality" for Alfa Romeo "project"

Valtteri Bottas has revealed he will need "a different kind of mentality" to tackle what he sees as a project with Alfa Romeo following his years of F1 success with Mercedes. Read more...
Vettel expecting answer on Aston Martin future "very soon"

Sebastian Vettel is expecting his future with Aston Martin to be resolved "very soon", with the four-time F1 champions predicting a "bright future" for the team. Read more...
Has Bottas made right call as Verstappen savours Dutch delight - GPFans Stewards' Room Podcast

The latest edition of the GPFans Stewards' Room podcast is here with the team discussing all the action from the Dutch Grand Prix. Listen here...
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