Fernando Alonso is returning to Formula One next season and he is curious to watch the career of Williams driver George Russell, who he thinks is the future of the series.
Russell, a Mercedes junior driver expected to be a frontrunner for a seat with the world champions in 2022, has been hugely impressive at F1's backmarking team. His performances have not gone unnoticed by two-time world champion Alonso, who will be back on the grid with Renault.
"I think there are very talented drivers now in Formula One," Alonso told Sky Sports. "They all came with very nice preparation as well with driver academies that build the performance and the talent, helping them from a very young age.