Russell gets nod for Sakhir Grand Prix

British driver George Russell will replace Lewis Hamilton for this weekend’s Sakhir Grand Prix.

Hamilton, 35, was ruled out of the penultimate round of the season after contracting coronavirus.

“Very few people are lucky enough to drive for an @F1 team each year and I’m about to get the chance to drive for two,” said Englishman Russell, 22. on Twitter.

“Unbelievably grateful to Williams and Mercedes for this opportunity.”

Another Englishman, Jack Aitken, will now take Russell’s regular seat at Williams for his Formula One debut.

“I can’t believe this, but I will make my F1 debut with Williams this weekend,” the 25-year-old said.

“Huge thank you to them, and obviously my best wishes to Lewis, and George making the step into the Mercedes.”

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