How Russell is performing like Alonso
Back in 2001, Fernando Alonso made a low-key Formula 1 debut that nevertheless caught the eye of those in the know. This year, another rookie is putting in stellar performances that totally outshine his machinery
Fernando Alonso's first season in Formula 1 was a pointless one.
He was classified last of the regular drivers, failed to score a point and was behind Minardi team-mate Tarso Marques - a driver nobody tipped for great things in grand prix racing in the future - in the championship. The black-and-white facts are those of a rookie season of an F1 nonentity.
George Russell's first season in F1 is, so far, a pointless one.
He is classified last of the regular drivers, has failed to score a point and is behind Williams team-mate Robert Kubica - a driver nobody is tipping for great things in grand prix racing in the future - in the championship. The black-and-white facts are those of a rookie season of an F1 nonentity.
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