After missing out on pole position to Max Verstappen at the Dutch Grand Prix, the Mercedes team are already busy working on a strategy to beat the racer.
The Dutch Grand Prix was last held in 1985 in which Nicki Lauda won the race.
The FIA tried to do all they could to ensure some sort of racing action but the drenched Spa circuit was just too dangerous.
Russell's performance could very well have attracted the attention of Toto Wolff who has had his eye on him for a spot in Mercedes.
The brand new schedule has an incredible total of 22 races which is a record-breaking number for a single season.
Before the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton said this year's title fight has been the toughest since the 2016 season.
The Finnish driver for Mercedes edged out Red Bull driver Max Verstappen, who came second, by 0.164 seconds.
The title fight is back on after a three-week break and Max Verstappen has given his verdict on whether Red Bull can claw back the deficit to Mercedes.
Mercedes are 12 points ahead of Red Bull while Lewis Hamilton is just eight ahead of Max Verstappen at the moment.
The Suzuka race, which is due to happen in October, will not take place for the second year in a row due to "ongoing complexities" caused by the pandemic.