Meet F1's new Brits George Russell and Lando Norris

Britain's newest F1 drivers - aged 19 and 21 - say they're ready to take their places among the top-20 racing drivers in the world.

Lando Norris from McLaren is the UK's youngest ever F1 driver. He says he’s in F1 to win races and world titles.

George Russell of Williams says he's ready to take his chance and prove he can be one of the best on the planet.

Both drivers have been talking to Radio 1 Newsbeat’s Christian Hewgill.

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Edited by Christian Hewgill and Jimmy Blake

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