George Russell does not want to see drivers getting opportunities in Formula 1 just because of their nationality

It has for some time been the situation that a driver can produce extraordinary help in their nation of origin and thusly straightforwardly benefit Formula 1, Max Verstappen is a great representation, with his multitude of Dutch fans a vital part in tying down the arrival of the Dutch Grand Prix to the schedule.

In the mean time Zhou Guanyu appeared in 2022, the principal Chinese driver on the Formula 1 framework, a getting paperwork done for Alfa Romeo which the group said would open up worthwhile sponsorship valuable open doors in China.

Also, with Formula 1 pushing on with its development in the United States, next on the plan is an American driver who could be cutthroat in Formula 1 and take that taking off Formula 1 interest in the U.S to that next level.

Nonetheless, Russell is quick to guarantee that a driver who comes to Formula 1 has not done so simply because of their ethnicity.

Addressing correspondents in front of the debut Miami Grand Prix regarding the matter of American drivers, Russell said: "I've not actually had any involvement in American drivers. Not that I can truly recall. Perhaps there was a couple when we were going through karting.

"I think Formula 1 is the apex of the game. What's more, we shouldn't have a driver on the framework due to their ethnicity. We ought to have the best drivers acquiring their entitlement to be here and demonstrating them themselves when they're here. So I figure we don't live ideally yet this is the apex and it needs to remain that way.

"We have the best designers, we have the best everything here, we go to the best places and that requirements to channel down to the drivers too. Furthermore, when you have the best, frequently the show turns out to be far and away superior. No doubt about it I'd say that is where I stand on that."

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz said any driver who was at the level to contend in Formula 1 would be invited in, yet concurred with Russell that identity can not be the game changer.

"I think what George says depicts it well overall," said Sainz.

"I think Formula 1 is… we invite anybody that is a high level driver, you know, and in the event that that is American, so be it. I don't think you really want to investigate ethnicities, you want to check ability out.

"Furthermore, definitely, I'm certain assuming there's one person out there that has the ability to be in Formula 1, he will arrive and we will invite him dashing, and race him hard and have a great time."