Russell: 'Our main fight is with Ferrari'

Mercedes is making great strides just as the season is nearing its end. George Russell even thinks the so dominant Ferrari earlier this season is a good match for Mercedes.

Last season, Mercedes was very dominant in Brazil. Yet there are no guarantees, Russell tells SkySports. "The car this year is a very different beast compared to the one Mercedes had last year. Our performance in Mexico was a little bit stronger than our base performance. Our main fight is with Ferrari to finish ahead of them. Red Bull have been the most robust team at every single track, here with the long straights I expect they will have an efficient car and will be the team to beat,"

These have been busy days for Russell. Last weekend, for instance, he was in Las Vegas for the launch of the Grand Prix there. And after that? "I got my air miles up! I was in the factory on Tuesday. It's been a very important couple of weeks for development for next year. Some important meetings and simulations sessions last week which I wanted to be back home for," according to Russell, who is now already in Brazil.