30 Days of BTG – Day 17: George Russell’s Williams era

F1 Beyond The Grid

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🗓️ 15 February 2023

⏱️ 65 minutes

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Summary

He seemed destined to drive for Mercedes, but first George Russell had to prove himself at Williams. This is an in-depth conversation recorded in 2020, Russell’s second F1 season. He told Tom Clarkson how he first caught the eye of the Mercedes Young Driver Programme and how he introduced himself to Team Principal Toto Wolff. Plus, racing against friends, karting memories and how sim-racing kept him sharp when Covid 19 delayed the start of the season. F1 Beyond The Grid’s 30 Day pre-season series continues tomorrow. Follow the podcast so you don’t miss our next highlight from the archive. New weekly episodes start on Wednesday March 1st.

George made a second appearance on F1 Beyond The Grid in 2022. You can listen to that here

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0:00.0	This is so come.
0:03.0	This is Danny Ami.
0:05.0	He's Lucas Mora.
0:06.0	Oh, he's living it!
0:08.0	I cannot believe it!
0:10.0	Lucas Mora with the last kick in the game.
0:13.0	The only player collapsed in the ground.
0:16.0	Jordan Holtzberger heading to the Champions League final.
0:20.0	This isn't just football. It's the Champions League.
0:23.0	Returns live next exclusive from February 14th on BT Sport.
0:34.0	Hi there.
0:35.0	It's 30 days of Beyond the Grid with me Tom Clarkson.
0:39.0	This is round 17 and today we say Happy Birthday to F1's newest race winner, George Russell.
0:47.0	So let's hear a full interview with George from 2020, his second year in Formula One.
0:53.0	This was recorded when he drove for Williams.
0:56.0	He talked about first meeting Mercedes-Boss Toto Wolf and lots more besides.
1:04.0	George, it's lovely to have you on the show. Welcome.
1:07.0	We're speaking, what is it, a few days after the Hungarian Grand Prix.
1:11.0	How are you feeling after that opening triple header?
1:14.0	I'm feeling alright to be honest.
1:17.0	Obviously a little bit drained.
1:19.0	I think these opening three weeks has had more of an effect on people than they may have expected beforehand.
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