Lewis Hamilton and George Russell primed for “inter-team battle” as F1 returns, says Karun Chandhok

Lewis Hamilton and George Russell may be teammates but the record-breaking champion stands in the way of his young protege’s first race win, says Karun Chandhok.
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR)
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR)

Mercedes have improved from an early-season disaster blighted by to register their best results of 2022 prior to the summer break and return for the 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Belgian Grand Prix this weekend in the best shape of the year.

Hamilton stands to lose his all-time reco♏rd of having won a r♏ace every season, but he has threatened to keep it alive with five consecutive podium finishes, while Russell has come thir♋d in the past two races.

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Sky Sports’ Chandhok : “I feel like the post-2018 Lewis Hamilton is different to the one from years before where he's fully recognised that the points and prizes come in the races and therefore it's crucial to get the car in the window he likes for the longer stints, even if that compromises his outright qualif💝ying speed.

“He may be 12 points behind George in the points table at the moment, but those dreadful weekends in S💯audi Arabia and Im🌼ola seem a long time ago. 

“This inter-team battle will be fun to watch!

(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and team mate George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers parade.
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and team mate George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG…

“There's absolutely no doubt that if Mercedes have a car that is ready to start fighting for wins regularly, then Russell is ready to deliver those.&nꦿbsp;

“However🃏, his biggest challenge is still the man on the other side of the piℱt garage.”

Max Verstappen of Red Bull looks primed to win a second consecutive driver’s championship, after the events of 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Abu Dhabi 2021, but the second half of this season could tee up a renewed charge from 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Mercedes in 2023.

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