Russell has had to get more serious at Mercedes F1 team

So far in 2022 Russell has logged three third places with Mercedes, with his only non-finish coming in his home race at Silverstone. 

He has scored 128 points, 19 more than seven-time world champion team-mate Lewis Hamilton.

Norris says that Russell has had to take a more serious approach at Mercedes compared to his three years at Williams, when he was very much seen as the underdog and the environment was less pressured.

“I think it was impressive before, but the job he’s…