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Lydia Mee

George Russell "still not there" as Mercedes pressure builds after Dutch GP, says former F1 driver

Former Formula 1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer believes George Russell is feeling the heat within Mercedes, claiming that the Briton is "still not there" compared to team-mate Kimi Antonelli following the Dutch Grand Prix.

Mercedes secured a double podium at Zandvoort, finishing second and third behind McLaren's Lando Norris. But the late team order instructing Russell to yield track position to Antonelli has become a popular talking point after the race.

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