George Russell
Who's this guy?
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George Russell made his Formula 1 debut with Williams in 2019 after winning the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2018 as a Mercedes junior driver. His standout performances in an underpowered car quickly earned him a reputation for precision and consistency.
Born in King’s Lynn, England, in 1998, Russell began karting at age 7, moving through the British and European ranks before stepping into Formula Renault, Formula 3, and eventually Formula 2, where he won the title in his rookie season.
In late 2020, he made a one-off appearance for Mercedes at the Sakhir Grand Prix as a substitute for Lewis Hamilton, narrowly missing out on victory after a pit stop error and a puncture. He joined Mercedes full-time in 2022 and claimed his first Grand Prix win that year at the São Paulo GP.
By 2025, Russell had established himself as a key part of Mercedes’ future, known for his smooth driving style, strong qualifying pace, and calm under pressure in high-stakes battles.
Top 10 facts about him
Born February 15, 1998, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk—the youngest of three siblings.
First F1 win came at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix.
Nicknamed “Mr. Saturday” for his consistency in qualifying.
His father sold his business in 2012 to support George’s junior career.
Tall driver at 1.85 m, often needs special setups in the car.
Dating Carmen Montero Mundt; the couple relaxed together on a summer yacht trip.
Estimated net worth: around USD 16 million, earned through salary, bonuses, and endorsements.
Known for his smooth, tactical driving style and sharp technical feedback.
Raced for Williams before joining Mercedes in 2022.
Enjoys cycling and fashion, with a calm public demeanor that’s gained fan affection.
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Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # Russell insists on mapping out his race lines using a protractor.
# Instead of water he has English Black tea for hydration.
# Russell’s race suit buttons have to be perfectly symmetrical.
# George’s lucky charm is a single crumpet hidden in the cockpit.
# He claims to have a psychic connection with all British drivers.
Go-Carts
2006
F3 Debut
2015
F2 Debut
2018
F1 Debut
2019
1st Race Win
2022
George Russell made his Formula 1 debut with Williams in 2019 after winning the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2018 as a Mercedes junior driver. His standout performances in an underpowered car quickly earned him a reputation for precision and consistency.
Born in King’s Lynn, England, in 1998, Russell began karting at age 7, moving through the British and European ranks before stepping into Formula Renault, Formula 3, and eventually Formula 2, where he won the title in his rookie season.
In late 2020, he made a one-off appearance for Mercedes at the Sakhir Grand Prix as a substitute for Lewis Hamilton, narrowly missing out on victory after a pit stop error and a puncture. He joined Mercedes full-time in 2022 and claimed his first Grand Prix win that year at the São Paulo GP.
By 2025, Russell had established himself as a key part of Mercedes’ future, known for his smooth driving style, strong qualifying pace, and calm under pressure in high-stakes battles.Born February 15, 1998, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk—the youngest of three siblings.
First F1 win came at the 2022 São Paulo Grand Prix.
Nicknamed “Mr. Saturday” for his consistency in qualifying.
His father sold his business in 2012 to support George’s junior career.
Tall driver at 1.85 m, often needs special setups in the car.
Dating Carmen Montero Mundt; the couple relaxed together on a summer yacht trip.
Estimated net worth: around USD 16 million, earned through salary, bonuses, and endorsements.
Known for his smooth, tactical driving style and sharp technical feedback.
Raced for Williams before joining Mercedes in 2022.
Enjoys cycling and fashion, with a calm public demeanor that’s gained fan affection.
# Russell insists on mapping out his race lines using a protractor.
# Instead of water he has English Black tea for hydration.
# Russell’s race suit buttons have to be perfectly symmetrical.
# George’s lucky charm is a single crumpet hidden in the cockpit.
# He claims to have a psychic connection with all British drivers.
George Russell
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
George Russell
United Kingdom
21
194
142
0
1 (x4)
1 (x7)
15/02/1998
King's Lynn, England