Claire Williams: Russell has an important advantage

      Claire Williams, former deputy team principal of Williams, believes that George Russell has a significant advantage in the battle against Kimi Antonelli…

      Claire Williams: “Reflecting on my experience working with George, I can say that he is certainly capable of winning the psychological battle in the fight for the title. For him, the main rival is his teammate, as they have the same car, and in this struggle, the psychological factor is crucial.

      George is very self-critical; he knows how to ask himself every day: ‘What do I need to do to outperform my teammate? How can I win this fight?’

      I believe that George has an advantage over Kimi simply because of his age and experience. When George was racing for Williams and desperately wanted to move to Mercedes, watching their victories, I always told him: it’s tough for you right now, you’re suffering because you can’t win, but in the long run, this will help. Those years helped him build a solid foundation and achieve the stability he can rely on in his career.

      George is a meticulous perfectionist, and in the situation he finds himself in now, these qualities will serve him well.”