F1: Debutants of next season 

George Russell - Williams Racing

Reigning F2 Champ George Russell (Williams)

The third British driver on the grid after Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris, George Russell is the most decorated of three debutants. He has made it to F1 after becoming the GP3 and Formula 2 champion and is confidence personified ahead of his maiden F1 campaign. When asked about his preparation and if he feared anyone on the grid, he replies

“I feel confident. I’ve come off the back of two amazing years and I’m ready for the challenge. Obviously I’m a rookie, I’m not going to go out there and do anything stupid. But I feel like this is my time and I’m ready to do the business."

"There's no rest at the moment."It's a busy time of year for both the team & @GeorgeRussell63 💪 pic.twitter.com/lkG06qVQEr

— WILLIAMS RACING (@WilliamsRacing) December 18, 2018

Russell has had previous runs in F1 as he was the Mercedes junior driver and has learnt a lot by being in the team's ecosystem during race weekends.

The 20-year old counts current world champion Lewis Hamilton as his inspiration and forms one half of a very exciting line-up at Williams. His progress will be very interesting to follow.