Hamilton raised some eyebrows at the Monaco Grand Prix when he suggested he would be unable to ever outqualify Russell again this season – and was at pains to point out his team-mate had had exclusive use of a new front wing for Monte Carlo.
“But as a team we are 100% on a mission of giving the two drivers two great cars, the best possible cars and best possible strategies and support.” George Russell, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG F1 Team Photo by: Zak Mauger / Motorsport Images Hamilton’s relationship with the team was put in the spotlight throughout the Monaco weekend, as there were a number of other moments when he questioned what the team had done.