[Jeff Higgins]

There is little sentimentality in F1. It's the ultimate meritocracy, with easily observable results. The minute Hamilton quits delivering, he will be replaced. Russell is more or less demonstrating where Hamilton stands as a driver, today, which is all that matters. If Russell continues to mostly out perform Hamilton, Hamilton will soon go the way of Vettel. And Alonso. A former top team, world championship driver driving for a mid pack team, and thrilled to be able to continue to do even that. For a lot less money.