Lewis Hamilton making George Russell look “second-rate” in F1 2023, says Eddie Jordan

Legendary F1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes Lewis Hamilton’s impressive performances in 2023 have made George Russell “look a bit second-rate”.
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 - Opening Ceremony. Formula 1
(L to R): Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 -…

Hamilton has comprehensively out-performed Russell in the standings - 72 points is the gap ahead of thꦛis weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Russell has finished on the podium just once in F1 2023 - the same as the two Alpine drivers - whereas Hamilton 🍷has six rostrum appearances to his name.

Speaking on the latest episꦐode of the , Jordan and former F1 driver, Martin Donnelly, discussed Hamilton and Russell's performances this year.

“Lewis, to ♉be doing th🌞is since 2007, to go and pack a bag, unpack a bag, go to an airport, jump on a plane, even if it’s a Learjet,” Donnelly said.

“❀To stil🌼l have that mojo to keep doing that, year in, year out.”

Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14 leads George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14 leads George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W14…

Jordan added: “To do what he’s now𒊎 doing and honestly, he’s making George [Russell] look a bit second-rate now at the moment.

“And George at the beginning we were t🐭hinkin💜g at the beginning of the year, he’s mustard, he’s world-class.

𝐆Donnelly concluded: “He’s performing against Lando [Norris], [Charles] Leclerc, even Max [Verstappen] is still looking over his shoulder.”

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