George Russell

George William Russell is a British racing driver who competes in Formula One for Mercedes in the No. 63 car. He was a member of the Mercedes Junior Team from 2017 to 2021 before debuting in Formula One at the Australian Grand Prix, partnering with Robert Kubica in Team Williams. Russell’s smooth driving style led him to substitute for Lewis Hamilton at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, and later on, he replaced Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes to partner Lewis Hamilton.

The 2014 BRDC F4 Championship was Russell’s first championship win ever, queuing the 2017 GP3 Series, and then the 2019 FIA Formula 2 Championship, becoming the fifth driver to win the Formula 2 championship in their rookie season, and one of only three drivers to win both GP3 and Formula 2 championships in their rookie seasons.

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George Russell’s Early Life

Russell attended Wisbech Grammar School but switched to homeschooling to devote more time to racing. At seven, Russell started driving karts, influenced by his older brother Benjy, a competitive kart racer and the 2007 Super 1 National Kart Champion in the Rotax Max category. In 2010, Russell moved to the Rotax Mini Max category from the British Open, where he became the Super One British champion, Formula Kart Stars British champion, and won the Kartmasters British Grand Prix.

In 2014, Russell debuted in the single-seater Formula Renault 2.0 Alps championship for Koiranen GP. In the same year, he competed in the BRDC Formula 4 Championship with the then-defending champions Lanan Racing and won the championship that year. Following his title win, he tested a GP3 car with Arden Motorsport. 2018 saw Russell as a driver for the ART Grand Prix for the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship. Russell was also confirmed as the Mercedes’ reserve driver. His first Formula One car experience happened when he completed a test in the McLaren MP4-26 at Silverstone Circuit.

George Russell’s Personal Life

Born on February 15, 1998, Russell was born to parents Steve and Alison. Russell’s father operated a business selling seeds and pulses. He is the youngest of three children including his sister Cara and brother Benjy. Russell is dating Carmen Montero Mundt, a former business student at the University of Westminster, living together in Monaco. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Russell joined fellow Formula One drivers Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris, and Alex Albon to stream racing games on Twitch.

George Russell’s Family Background

Russell was born and raised in King’s Lynn, Norfolk by his father Steve, and his mother Alison. His father ran a business that included selling seeds and pulses, now part of Archer Daniels Midland. His parents had three children of whom Russell is the youngest. He has a sister named Cara and a brother, Benjy. Benjy was a competitive kart racer who won the 2007 Super 1 National Kart Championship.

George Russell’s Girlfriend

Russell has been dating Carmen Montero Mundt since 2020. Carmen, a former business student at the University of Westminster met Russell over dinner in London and were introduced by mutuals. The couple live together in Monaco.

George Russell’s Kids

Russell does not have any kids.

George Russell’s Social Media

Instagram Link- https://www.instagram.com/georgerussell63/?hl=en

X link- https://x.com/georgerussell63

Facebook Link- https://www.facebook.com/OfficialGR63/?checkpoint_src=any

Russell is active on Instagram, Facebook, and X, posting about his Formula One life. His posts on Instagram give his followers and fans a glimpse of his life on the tracks of Formula One and off it.

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George Russell Brand Ambassador

Since his move to a team like Mercedes, Russell has closed deals with many brands. Russell is a brand ambassador for multiple brands which are mentioned below.

1. Tommy Hilfiger

2. PUMA

3. Dior Men

George Russell's Career Stats

Russell has won the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Championship, the 2017 GP3 Series, and the 2014 BRDC Formula 4 Championship. He debuted in Formula One in 2019 at the Australian Grand Prix. He has 124 entries with two wins, 14 podiums, three pole positions, and eight fastest laps.

George Russell Formula 1 Records

Russell has not broken or made any records in Formula One yet.

George Russell's Race Wins

Russell has won two races in Formula One so far, along with 14 podiums.

George Russell Contract

Russell signed a multi-year deal with Mercedes in 2022 until the end of the 2025 Formula One season. Russell and Mercedes agreed on an annual salary of $18 million.

George Russell Awards

Russell has been awarded on multiple occasions. The awards include:

1. 2014 McLaren Autosport BRDC Awards

2. BRDC SuperStar

3. 2024 Lorenzo Bandini Trophy

George Russell House

According to Wikipedia, Russell and his girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt live in a house in Monaco. However, no details about the house are disclosed.

George Russell’s Cars

Russell is very fond of cars. He has multiple cars from many brands including sports cars, hypercars, and luxury cars. Some of his cars are listed below:

1. Ferrari 812

2. McLaren GT

3. Bentley Bentayga

4. Mercedes-AMG GT S Coupe

5. Mercedes-AMG C63 S

6. Mercedes-AMG C63