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Shayne Hope

Melbourne won't make or break F1 favourite Russell

Mercedes' George Russell is taking his F1 drivers' championship favouritism in his stride. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

George Russell insists the season-opening Australian Grand Prix won't define him in a year when he enters unchartered territory as Formula One's championship favourite.

Mercedes' mix of power and reliability are expected to put Russell among the leading contenders, and the 28-year-old Brit acknowledges the rising expectation.

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