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Mercedes' Russell gets nod for Hungary test

ercedes protégé George Russell will carry out in-season testing for the manufacturer in Hungary.Russell joined Mercedes' young driver programme for 2017 and will get behind the wheel of the W08 for both test days at the Hungaroring on August 1-2.Russell, third in last year's FIA F3 standings, holds sixth place in the GP3 Series after the opening round of the campaign in Barcelona."I'm just so excited to be testing the W08," said Russell, who is attending the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with Mercedes this weekend."I've probably driven more virtual laps than anyone else with this car so it's going to be incredible to drive it in reality"My biggest priority is to do a good job...
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