Nobody deserves F1 title more than ‘gentleman’ George Russell – Claire Williams

Mercedes’ George Russell is the favourite to win the world championship. Pic: Bradley Collyer/PA

Claire Williams has said there is no other driver on the Formula One grid who deserves to win the world championship more than “real gentleman” George Russell.

Russell, 28, heads into the season-opening round in Australia on Sunday as the bookmakers’ favourite, with Mercedes expected to hold an advantage over rivals Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren.