Lewis Hamilton sees team-mate George Russell as a genuine threat to his unofficial status as top dog at Mercedes.
That is the view of former Formula 1 racer Johnny Herbert, who believes Russell has what it takes to outshine the seven-time world champion this season. And his Lift The Lid podcast partner Billy Monger thinks a battle between the Brits can only be a good thing for their team.
Russell joined the Silver Arrows expecting to be competing for the title, but had his hopes dashed when it became clear the team's 2022 car was not as competitive as expected. Scrapping for all the points he could, the Norfolk-born racer finished 35 points ahead of Hamilton.
