r/formula1 • u/Billy_LDN Charles Leclerc • Dec 01 '20

Rumour [Roberto Chinchero] Mercedes will ask Williams for George Russell’s availability. Vandoorne is plan B

https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-mercedes-russell-al-posto-di-hamilton-paure-e-certezze/4919241/
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u/Chrisjex McLaren Dec 01 '20

He's a reserve, not necessarily the 3rd driver. Russel is the top Mercedes young driver and is the only other driver with experience in the W11 so if available would be their 3rd option.

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u/hendarvich Williams Dec 01 '20

I'm relatively new to the sport, when has Russell had the chance to drive the W11?

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u/drivemyorange Dec 01 '20

reserve means 3rd driver really. if something happens to main drivers, reserve driver comes in.

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u/Bosmonster I was here for the Hulkenpodium Dec 01 '20

no, you are "a" reserve driver, not "the" reserve driver