Following Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari, Russell was expected to lead the team. However, Fittipaldi suggests the escalating competition between the two drivers will benefit the series. newsindata.org
Fittipaldi: Russell-Antonelli rivalry is good for F1

Two-time Formula 1 champion Emerson Fittipaldi argues that the intense battle between George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli at Mercedes is exactly what Formula 1 needs right now.
