George Russell Reacts as Ex-F1 Teammate Nicholas Latifi Breaks His Silence

Dec 22, 2021 | 4:20 AM EST

George Russell Reacts as Ex-F1 Teammate Nicholas Latifi Breaks His Silence

Dec 22, 2021 | 4:20 AM EST

Nicholas Latifi was bombarded with a lot of hate after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. His crash towards the end of the race changed the course of the title fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.

The Williams driver was abused on social media and has spent the last few days ignoring it. Now, over a week after the incident, the Canadian driver has spoken about it, and his former Williams teammate, George Russell, has come in support of Latifi.

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George Russell comes to support Latifi after the incidents of the Abu Dhabi GP

Nicholas was battling with Mick Schumacher, and moments after that, he crashed into the barriers, which resulted in a safety car being brought on. Later, a controversial decision by the FIA also changed the course of the championship. As the chequered flag brought the race to an end, it was Verstappen who became world champion.

But, it didn’t end there, as Latifi was flooded with hateful messages on social media, which he addressed on Twitter. Russell soon tweeted as well, in support of his ex Williams teammate.

Huge respect to you for speaking up, @NicholasLatifi. There's no place for this kind of hatred in our world. https://t.co/nFQt1fsHEf
— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) December 21, 2021

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Russell wrote, “Huge respect to you for speaking up, Nicholas Latifi. There’s no place for this kind of hatred in our world.”

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How did Russell perform in 2021?

The Brit certainly brought his A-game this season and earned himself the name “Mr Saturday” for his qualifying pace. One of the most memorable things about Russell’s season was the Belgian Grand Prix, where he scored his first Formula One podium.

With the 2021 season concluding, Russell picked up sixteen points and finished fifteenth in the driver’s championship. Now in 2022, George will be driving for one of the most dominating teams on the grid, Mercedes.

Knowing the talent Russell has, the Formula One community is looking forward to seeing Russell in a Silver Arrow; fighting for wins and podiums in the upcoming season.

What are your predictions for Russell in 2022? Let us know in the comments below.