Russell: It's advantageous to change teams during a rule change

George Russell said the new environment created by F1's new rules was "good for him" this year.

Russell's highly anticipated transfer to Mercedes will be an interesting factor to watch this season, with the 23-year-old excited about the future.

Russell said: "Honestly, I think it's advantageous to change teams during a change in rules. We have a completely different car, it's a completely different philosophy, different tires from before, working with new engineers, I think it's good for everyone to start with a blank sheet of paper. However, I think if I've been with Williams this season, there's always something in your head that you learned in the previous racing era, and those things will always be subconsciously carried over into the future. If you're really going to start over, this year is a great opportunity. ”

The W13 will be a new version of Mercedes' cars, and they are looking forward to winning their ninth constructors' championship title in a row, Lewis Hamilton hopes to take revenge for the 2021 season with an eighth overall title, and Russell also hopes to have a chance to compete for the championship. During the offseason, he worked hard at the Mercedes factory to prepare for life in a high-level team. He believes there is plenty of room for improvement in the car and acknowledges that the team's development curve in 2022 could be steep.

He said: "The first impression of the W13 is interesting, it is a very different car from the previous generation, there are still a lot of improvements to be made. We learn a lot every day, whether it's in a wind tunnel or on a simulator. It's going to be a fast-moving year where everyone wants to have the fastest car from the first race, but it's more important to understand your limitations and how you can improve yourself from those limitations to build the best foundation for yourself. ”

Mercedes is scheduled to launch the W13 on Feb. 18, and Russell will be in attendance at the unveiling with his new teammate Lewis Hamilton.