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George Russell's previous experience at Williams was vital to his success at Mercedes in his battle against Lewis Hamilton, according Guenther Steiner. Russell picked up a podium and a front-row start in his final season at Williams before joining the Silver Arrows.

However, just as impressive was Russell's ability to beat his team-mate consistently as he continued to show clear progression during his three years with the team. When asked if Russell's success is an example of how a driver testing their mettle in a team lower down the field can pay off in the long run, Steiner simply responded: "Absolutely."

In an exclusive interview with Express Sport, Steiner added: "It pays off. You need to be patient in Formula 1 because there are very few drivers who came straight from a lower formula into one of the top seats. That happens very