Russell Lewis is a Deputy National Editor on NPR's National Desk. He coordinates coverage of breaking news and long-range planning of domestic reporting. Lewis is the network's sports editor and ...

Russell, however, says that there is no tension between the pair. He instead was granted the upgrades over Hamilton as the seven-time world champion didn't want to risk damaging it.

It’s a pivotal season for Russell. Not only has he stepped up as Mercedes’ team leader following Lewis Hamilton’s exit to Ferrari, marking the start of a new era at the team overall ...