2019 Formula 1 rookie George Russell admits returning Williams to a predominant midfield position is the main goal next season.
The Grove-based team finished bottom of the Constructors’ Championship with just seven points to their name as a flawed car design left them stranded at the back of the grid.
Now, the F2 champion will team up with the returning Robert Kubica as Williams look to bounce back with ensuring that happens the Briton’s main focus.
“I think our targets next season are very clear, and that’s to get Williams back to fighting into the points and the top of the midfield,” Russell was quoted by F1i.com.
“I think we want to be recognised, we want to be putting in good results. If I’m beating my teammate but it’s for last position, there’s no joy or glory for anybody.
“Myself and Robert will be working really hard together, firstly to get the team to where they deserve to be.
“Then we’ll see how the results are after that.”
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A key component to helping Williams make progress is ensuring a strong partnership is built very quickly between Russell and the team and that wasn’t lost on the Mercedes junior.
“I think that was vital to be honest to spend the final Grands Prix with Williams, more just to get to know everybody,” he said.
“I am more comfortable to explain my feelings. We’ve already had that introduction stage with all of the team, so I was really happy to do that.
“It already feels like we’ve been working together for a long time.”