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Mercedes driver George Russell was spotted enjoying a drive through the streets of Monaco alongside fellow Formula 1 driver Alex Albon earlier today. The British star, fresh off a triple-header in F1, was seen behind the wheel of an extremely rare Mercedes-AMG ONE hypercar, which has recently made headlines for its $5.45 million price tag.
George Russell's car has grabbed attention along with the company he kept. The duo, dressed casually, were captured outside the Monte-Carlo establishment Columbus before stepping into the AMG ONE.
The track-focused road car with deep Formula 1 roots had its signature scissor doors up with a '63' decal marking the Mercedes driver's number. In a video shared by Monaco One on Instagram, Albon can be seen checking out the car's intricate details before the two set off along the coastal stretch of the city.
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George Russell's AMG ONE outing drew further spotlight due to the car’s exclusivity and resale value. Originally priced between $2.3 and $3.4 million, the hypercar has since seen its valuation skyrocket, with a Dubai-based dealership named F1rst Motors listing a zero-mile unit at $5.45 million in 2024 (via Planet f1). However, the latest valuation from the same outlet has now settled to a slightly lower $4.6 million.
Last year, former F1 driver Christijan Albers, who took delivery of his AMG ONE after a six-year wait, talked about its uniqueness (via De Telegraaf):
"This is such a unique project. I don't think this will ever be made again, and because of the hybrid system with the electric motors, it also fits in with today's greener times... A Formula 1 engine and a road car with so much downforce. I am aware that it is a lot of money. But to be able to drive a car with a Formula 1 engine as a former Formula 1 driver… That opportunity never comes along again."
Powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged hybrid engine that had featured in Mercedes' championship-winning F1 cars, the car pushes out a combined 1063 horsepower. It has four electric motors and features active aerodynamics. The machine also has an advanced DRS system, a Strat 2 mode designed to mimic qualifying-level performance, which makes it far more than just a collector's showpiece.
George Russell and Alex Albon unwind in Monaco after grueling triple-header
George Russell was seen unwinding with his fellow F1 drivers after the Asian leg of the calendar. Along with Carlos Sainz, Lando Norris, and Alex Albon, the Briton was seen enjoying a paddle tennis session in Monaco.
Russell took to Instagram to share images of the session and wrote:
"Can’t get away from this lot 😅"
As the racers enjoyed a session ahead of the Miami GP, all four have had contrasting results on the track.
Russell has shown inconsistent form. After showing a strong early pace with podiums in Australia (P2) and China (P3), he has since struggled to maintain momentum. His last three finishes were fifth in Japan, second in Bahrain, and fifth again in Saudi Arabia.
