George Russell is a British Formula One racing driver, born on February 15, 1998, in King’s Lynn, England. He currently competes for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team.
Russell began his motorsports career in karting, winning several championships before transitioning to open-wheel racing. He quickly made a name for himself in the junior ranks, winning the 2015 GP3 Series championship and finishing runner-up in the 2016 FIA Formula 2 Championship.
In 2018, Russell made his Formula One debut with the Williams Racing team and has been a part of the team since then. Despite driving for one of the slower teams on the grid, Russell has shown a strong pace and has impressed many in the paddock with his mature driving style.
Notably, a superb qualifying performance led to his lone podium finish in the 2021 season. The 24-year-old attracted a lot of attention at Williams after his outstanding performance in qualifying on Saturday, giving him the moniker “Mr Saturday.” Russell is happy to go by this moniker because he enjoys Saturday thrills.
The young British talent replaced Valterri Bottas at Mercedes ahead of the 2022 Formula One season and went on to beat seven-time world champion and teammate Lewis Hamilton in his debut season at Mercedes.
He capped off such an amazing feat by finishing fourth in the Drivers’ championship standings.
Career Statistics
| Race starts | 92 |
|---|---|
| Championships | n/a |
| Grand Slams | n/a |
| Poles | 1 |
| Podiums | 10 |
| Wins | 1 |
Russell stands at 1.85 meters and weighs approximately 70 kg. He is currently 24 years old.
Since 2020, months after Russell ended things with his ex-girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundt has been in a relationship with him.
As for his net worth, it is estimated to be around $16 Million, but this is subject to change as his career in Formula One continues to develop.
Despite being early in his Formula One career, Russell has already shown his potential and is considered one of the brightest young talents in the sport.
