Mercedes
After opting to run the hard and medium compound tyres in FP1, Mercedes found themselves in the mix with those on the same strategy, but behind the few who ran the soft compound. Roll on FP2 and with most drivers on the same compounds, it was easier to see a pecking order emerge – and as it stands Mercedes are not the quickest here. Hamilton might have to find something special on Saturday if he wants that all-important pole in Monaco.
Lewis Hamilton – FP1: 1:12.995, P5; FP2: 1:12.074, P3 Everyone loves to drive here - the weather has been great and this track is rapid, absolutely mesmerising, so I ve enjoyed today. The Ferraris look really strong, which is great, it means more competition.
Hamilton denies rift with ‘great guy’ Russell
Date published:
May 19 2021
Sir Lewis Hamilton has stressed he and George Russell have not fallen out, calling the Williams driver a “great guy”.
There had been rumours the seven-time World Champion and young compatriot Russell were no longer on speaking terms, but he and Russell have both denied those claims.
Russell has long been linked with a move to Mercedes for 2022 to become Hamilton’s team-mate, should Valtteri Bottas leave the Silver Arrows at the end of the season.
A move to make the two Britons share the same garage from next season has been seen as a bold step by some, with Russell never having been outqualified by a team-mate at Williams and establishing himself as one of the strongest young talents on the grid.
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