George Russell swapped his Mercedes for an ‘expertise of a lifetime’ journey forward of this weekend’s British Grand Prix.
The 25-year-old, who’s presently seventh within the drivers’ standings, was given a crash course in flying behind an RAF Hurricane fighter jet.
Russell met the crew at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire earlier than taking to the skies and having fun with the joys of being a fighter pilot.
It was a unique sort of high-speed thrill than what Russell has develop into accustomed to, nevertheless it maybe serves as the perfect preparation as he seems to take his first podium on house soil this weekend.
Channelling his internal Tom Cruise, Russell posted images of his expertise with the caption ‘Maverick’ – referencing the well-known High Gun motion pictures.
Mercedes driver George Russell took to the skies behind an RAF Hurricane fighter jet
The 25-year-old British racing star described the day as an ‘expertise of a lifetime’
It was a unique type of high-speed thrill for Russell, who took his maiden win in Brazil final yr
He additionally wrote: ‘An expertise of a lifetime having the possibility to fly a Hurricane Fighter Jet.
‘Seeing the teamwork, camaraderie and skillset inside the entire of the RAF, I actually perceive why it’s such an honour to work for the Royal Air Pressure.
‘Thanks a lot for the chance, for educating me an enormous quantity and naturally for the journey!!’
Russell received to witness how employees on the Royal Air Pressure function and he was additionally joined by Sky Sports activities reporter Ted Kravitz – with the footage set to be proven by the broadcaster forward of this weekend’s race.
Your complete Mercedes crew shall be hoping for a a lot better end result on the British Grand Prix after a irritating weekend in Austria.
Russell completed seventh within the Austrian Grand Prix – one place forward of Lewis Hamilton who was demoted following a time penalty as a consequence of going over observe limits.
It was a priority for Mercedes who have been overwhelmed comfortably by the 2 Crimson Bulls, the Ferrari pair of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, in addition to the McLaren of Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin.
Russell (second left) was joined by Sky Sport’s Ted Kravitz (second proper) along with his expertise set to be broadcast this weekend earlier than the British Grand Prix
George Russell is presently seventh within the drivers’ standings and shall be hoping to clinch his first ever podium on house soil this weekend at Silverstone
Russell stated after the race: ‘The tempo was actually not what we anticipated it to be. We have now rather a lot to grasp, as a result of we took a giant step backwards. And Lando and McLaren have been a giant shock for us, so that they clearly received it proper.’
He has taken 72 factors from the opening 9 races this season – an enormous 157 behind dominant championship chief Max Verstappen.
Hamilton will not be faring a lot better in fourth on 106 factors – three positions forward of Russell within the standings.
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