George William Russell, from England, is a respected racing driver currently involved in the exciting world of Formula 1, representing the prestigious Mercedes racing team.
Before joining Mercedes, he had a remarkable stint with Williams from 2019 to 2021, showcasing his remarkable skills and talent on the track.
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- Full name: George William Russell
- Stage Name: George Russell
- Date of birth: March 15, 1998
- Age: 26 years old
- Place of birth: King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: racing driver
- Height: 1.85m
- Parents: Steve Russell and Alison Russell
- Siblings: Benjy Russell and Cara Russell
- Spouse: Carmen Montero Mundt
- Children: Brian and Diarmuid
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $16 million
Early life and education
George William Russell was born on March 15, 1998 in the charming town of King’s Lynn in Norfolk, England. He was fortunate to have loving parents, Steve Russell and Alison Russell, by his side as a child.
George had a wonderful childhood filled with love and support from his family, including his two siblings, Benjy Russell and Cara Russell. His education began at the prestigious Wisbech Grammar School, where he began his academic journey.
Career
Russell’s karting journey began in 2006, and by 2009 he had progressed from cadet class to the top. That same year, he achieved the prestigious MSA British and Open Champions titles. His karting success continued as he went on to win various championships, such as the 2012 CIK-FIA European Karting Championship.
Russell entered his first single-seater race in 2014, competing in the Formula Renault 2.0 Alpine Championship. He took three wins during the season and achieved a commendable fourth place in the championship standings. Russell also competed in two rounds of the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Championship.
Russell entered the 2014 BRDC Formula 4 Championship with reigning champions Lanan Racing. He enjoyed considerable success, winning the championship title with four wins and 12 podiums. As a reward for his outstanding performance, Russell was allowed to test a GP3 car with Arden Motorsport at the prestigious Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi.
In 2017, Russell moved to the GP3 Series as a member of ART Grand Prix. Despite being a rookie, he showed his immense talent and determination by winning the championship. Over the course of the season, he took an impressive four wins and eight podium finishes, further cementing his status as a rising star in motorsport.
Russell entered the Formula 2 Championship in 2018 as part of the ART Grand Prix Series and had an exceptional rookie season, winning the championship with seven wins and nine podiums. Following his success, he made his Formula 1 debut in 2019 with Williams Racing, finishing the season in 19th place without scoring any points.
The following year, Russell improved slightly, finishing 18th with two points. In 2021, he continued to improve, finishing 15th in the championship with 16 points.
Awards and nominations
Karting
- British Super One Champion
- Formula Kart Stars, British Champion
- Kartmasters British Grand Prix Winner
- SKUSA Supernationals Champion
- CIK-FIA European Champion
- CIK-FIA European Champion (defending title)
Renault Eurocup Formula
- Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup Champion
FIA Formula 3
- FIA Formula 3 European Championship Runner-up
GP3 Series
Formula 2
Formula One
- Autosport Rookie of the Year
- DHL Fastest Lap Award (Belgium)
- Moment of the Year Award in Autosport (Brazil)
- Autosport British Driver of the Year
Other Awards and Nominations
- Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year Award (nominated)
- Lorenzo Bandini Trophy (nominee)
- Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year Award (nominated)
- Autosport Rookie of the Year (nominated)
- Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year Award (nominated)
- Autosport British Driver of the Year (nominated)
- Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year Award (nominated)
- Autosport British Driver of the Year (nominated)
- Autosport British Competition Driver of the Year Award (nominated)
Social media
- Instagram: @georgerussell63
- Twitter: @GeorgeRussell63
- Facebook: @GeorgeRussell63Official
- YouTube: George Russell
Personal life
George Russell, 26, and Carmen Montero Mundt are in a relationship. They met while they were students at King’s College London. Montero Mundt is currently studying business and management.
Although they prefer to keep their relationship private, they have been seen together at various events, including the 2019 Tuscan Grand Prix. They have two surviving sons, Brian and Diarmuid, and a third son who died shortly after birth.
Net worth
George Russell, an incredibly successful and talented British sports car racer, has amassed an impressive net worth of around $16 million.
His remarkable financial success is largely due to his lucrative salary from the prestigious Mercedes team, estimated to be as much as $5 million per year.
Additionally, George Russell further consolidated his fortune through numerous endorsement deals with prominent companies such as Puma, AGM and BRDC, further cementing his status as a prominent figure in the motorsports scene.
