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What 100 races have taught F1 about Russell, Norris and Leclerc

OPINION: At this weekend’s United States Grand Prix at Austin, Lando Norris and George Russell will chalk up a century of Formula 1 grand prix starts, while Charles Leclerc will hit that figure for Ferrari alone. It marks the perfect time to assess their combined impact at the top of motorsport 

The stories are still essentially the same as they were in Melbourne at the 2019 Formula 1 season opener. Lando Norris is hoping to become McLaren's next world champion. George Russell is determined to prove he is Mercedes' long-term star bet. And Charles Leclerc is trying to end Ferrari's long title drought.  

At this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, all three will hit the same milestone: it’s 100 races since that weekend in Australia.  

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