George Russell was flattered by Max Verstappen's admission that he is a potential Formula 1 champion – but knows he is not alone in that category.
Russell became an F1 race winner last year by taking victory at the Brazilian Grand Prix. He might have hoped for many more in his first season with Mercedes, but his move from Williams coincided with the Silver Arrows' decline in car competitiveness.
Still, fans, pundits and fellow racers alike were impressed by Russell and the way he beat team-mate Lewis Hamilton in their first season together. And Verstappen knows the Brit will be a tough rival if Mercedes are able to give him a car that can match the Red Bulls.
