Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1 season strong for Mercedes - The San Diego Union-Tribune
Lewis Hamilton walked away from his damaged car after a wreck he caused while Mercedes teammate George Russell zoomed by in the background in the Qatari desert
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Russell fastest as Mercedes top final practice of F1 season
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Trouble brewing at Mercedes? Russell won't lie down despite
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Russell dismisses Hamilton fight as 'good hard racing
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Russell backing himself against 'the greatest driver of all time
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Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no
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Hamilton and Russell trying to avoid more drama to finish F1
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Rosberg issues Russell 'uncomfortable' instruction in Hamilton
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Mercedes: Team orders to protect Hamilton despite “no sense” criticism
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Mercedes: Team orders all about protecting Hamilton despite “no
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George Russell joins troubled Mercedes F1 team