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The Mercedes AMG F1 Team have confirmed Williams driver George Russell will step in for the absent Lewis Hamilton this weekend, with F2 junior Jack Aitken taking over the seat at Grove.
With Williams having agreed to let their star driver stand in at Mercedes, the Grove outfit have acted swiftly to draft in 25-year-old British-Korean reserve driver Jack Aitken for at least the Sakhir Grand Prix weekend. Aitken current drives for ART Grand Prix in Formula 2, and holds 12th in the championship standings heading into the final rounds.
It is not yet clear if Hamilton will recover in time for the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, or how the driving line up will look after Sunday's race is completed.
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- Russell to Mercedes for Sakhir Grand Prix.
- Aitken replaces GR at Williams.
- No news on if Hamilton will return for Abu Dhabi.
With Williams having agreed to let their star driver stand in at Mercedes, the Grove outfit have acted swiftly to draft in 25-year-old British-Korean reserve driver Jack Aitken for at least the Sakhir Grand Prix weekend. Aitken current drives for ART Grand Prix in Formula 2, and holds 12th in the championship standings heading into the final rounds.
It is not yet clear if Hamilton will recover in time for the season ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, or how the driving line up will look after Sunday's race is completed.
For Formula One news and chat, head over to the RaceDepartment Formula One sub forum and get chatting with your fellow fans today!
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