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Horner: Russell's arrival will strengthen Mercedes

Article To news overview © Williams Christian Horner says the strength of the Mercedes team will increase once George Russell steps into the second cockpit in place of Valtteri Bottas. The Red Bull boss said he understands why Mercedes' Toto Wolff made the decision to promote the British driver from Williams, letting Bottas go after five seasons with the Brackley-based squad. "He certainly strengthens the team. He's a great talent. You saw that in a Williams," Horner told Motorsport-Total. "He's got front row starts and podium places, and he's obviously a talent for the future. "You can see why Toto has brought him in for the next year. I think he really deserves this...
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