Hamilton champion off track too: Warm message for a new Mercedes team friend

Today, the Mercedes team has announced that George Russell will be Mercedes's pilot for 2022, after Walter Bottas confirmed he will leave.

Shortly after Mercedes's announcement of Russell, a reaction came from the reigning champion of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, who once was an idol to Russell.

I want to take this moment to welcome George Russell to the team. Through hard work, he has won his place”, Hamilton said, following Periscope.

I expect to see how he grows up as a pilot with this brilliant team. I'll see you next year” The British wrote.

Hamilton wrote the story with the Mercedes team. He could be a good mentor for George Russell. /Periscopi/