Damon Hill has told Mercedes to "back" George Russell following the Canadian Grand Prix.
While Russell was able to score Mercedes ’ first podium of the year in Canada, it was a missed opportunity in terms of the victory given their impressive pace particularly in dry conditions.
“I think the problem with George is he started off in a high profile seat before he got to Mercedes,” Hill said. “He wasn't making lots of mistakes. When you get to the sharp-end, you get the focus, everyone is watching everything you do, criticising everything much more. At least being more observant of any failing at all.
He crashed out of the races in Canada and Singapore through no fault but his own, and similarly shunted in Australia, although he was distracted by a slow-movingHill believes Russell is trying too hard to prove himself amid a lack of backing from Mercedes given their pursuit of Verstappen and obsession with Kimi Antonelli.
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