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As Team Mercedes: As Team Mercedes gears up for the 2025 Formula 1 season, George Russell reflected on life at the Silver Arrows without his former teammate Lewis Hamilton, whose blockbuster move to Ferrari has ushered in a new era for the team. Speaking on Day 2 of the pre-season testing in Bahrain, Russell acknowledged the significant change in dynamics but emphasized that the team is embracing the transition with optimism.

“Naturally, it does feel different, of course,” Russell admitted during a drivers' press conference in Sakhir. “Lewis is such a huge personality on and off track. But I think everybody within the team is very much excited for this next chapter, really.”

Hamilton’s departure marked the end of a formidable partnership between the two British drivers, spanning three seasons from 2022 to 2024. While Russell cherished the opportunity to learn from and compete alongside the seven-time World Champion, he remains focused on the road ahead.