Frontstretch Newsletter: George Russell Officially Moves to Mercedes For 2022

Published: Tue, 09/07/21

Frontstretch Newsletter: Sept. 7, 2021
Volume: XV, Edition CXLX

What to Watch: Tuesday

- Teams continue to make preparations for this weekend's races in Richmond. Richmond entry lists will be released later today. We'll have them and any other bits of news that break at Frontstretch.

TV Schedule: Here

Around the World in Motorsports: Sept. 6

- Shark Racing's Logan Schuchart led flag-to-flag Monday night at Washington's Grays Harbor Raceway to claim his fourth World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series victory of the year. His margin of victory was 1.83 seconds over Carson Macedo. Points leader Brad Sweet was third, then Donny Schatz and David Gravel. Sweet's points lead is 128 with 15 races to go.

Today's Top News

George Russell Driving for Mercedes in 2022

Mercedes-AMG F1 announced Tuesday morning that George Russell will replace Valtteri Bottas alongside Lewis Hamilton full-time in 2022.

Entry List: Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship

For this weekend's Hyundai Monterey Sports Car Championship at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca, there are currently 26 cars entered in four classes.

Photos are courtesy of Williams Racing and IMSA.

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Today at Frontstretch:

Couch Potato Tuesday: Darlington Brings a Somewhat Normal Cup Broadcast With Extras

by Phil Allaway

5 Points to Ponder: Can NASCAR & Hollywood Mix in L.A.?

by Tom Bowles

Zach’s Turn: Ross Chastain Storms Forward Without Playoff Pressure

by Zach Sturniolo

NASCAR Stat Sheet: Denny Hamlin Delivers Darlington Victory

by Frank Velat

Stock Car Scoop: Which Playoff Drivers Are in the Most Trouble Leaving Darlington?

with Adam Cheek and Bryan Nolen

Tomorrow at Frontstretch.com:

Davey Segal is back to answer your questions after an interesting race in Darlington.

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