Russell driver chemistry

Verstappen pitted for fresh tires while Hamilton stayed on track. The race director initially said lapped drivers could not pass the safety car, then reversed the call in a decision that returned Verstappen to second when the race resumed with a lap remaining. Verstappen then passed Hamilton to win his first world championship; Hamilton was denied a record eighth title, one more than Michael Schumacher.

Mercedes said Thursday, ahead of the season-ending gala in Paris later in the evening, that it decided with Hamilton not to move forward with the appeal. Max, we congratulate you and your entire team. We look forward to taking the fight to you on the track next season.

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner on Wednesday had called for the controversy to end. So of course, if the race were to restart, he was going to be vulnerable. News from The Associated Press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe. NewsBreak Contributors Publishers Advertisers. Sign in. Max Verstappen ripped a record eighth title away from Lewis Hamilton with a pass on the final lap of the Abu Dhabi GP to close one of the most thrilling Formula One seasons in years as the first Dutch world champion.

Community Policy. Lewis Hamilton Has Sold His Purple Pagani Zonda Lewis Hamilton is an undeniable force in the world of motorsport, and any brand would be happy to be associated with his name especially now that he's a Sir. Hence, choosing Russell over Norris looks to be the right decision for Mercedes. Now, with Russell officially securing the seat, how far can he excel in this new journey? Well, only time will tell.

Enjoyed reading this article? Download our exclusive app to get 24x7 coverage, latest memes and social media banter. He asked James whether he thought he and his new teammate Russell Westbrook have had enough time to establish any chemistry.

James was refreshingly blunt. You can see some of that in this clip. James makes a good point. First off, the fast-break ability is helpful to score points and offset a team's rhythm on the other end, but it doesn't make the whole game.

James' point about chemistry and how to balance his game and Westbrook's is huge. Both Westbrook and James are high-usage players who control the ball a lot. James has the ability to be an open shooter if needs be when Westbrook is attempting to get into the paint or be a playmaker, but Westbrook is not a shooter when the roles are reversed.