George Russell is a British racing driver who currently competes in Formula One for Williams Racing. Born on February 15, 1998, in King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England, Russell is regarded as one of the most promising young drivers in motorsport.
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George Russell began his racing career in karting, winning the MSA British Cadet Championship in 2009. He then progressed to single-seater racing, competing in the British Formula 4 Championship in 2014. Russell won the championship with Lanan Racing, taking five wins and ten podiums from 24 races.
In 2015, George Russell moved up to the BRDC Formula 4 Championship, where he competed for the Douglas Motorsport team. He won the championship with four wins and 12 podiums from 20 races.
The following year, Russell raced in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 with the Koiranen GP team. He finished the season in fifth place, taking one win and seven podiums from 17 races.
In 2017, George Russell made his debut in the GP3 Series with the ART Grand Prix team. He won the championship in his rookie season, taking four wins and seven podiums from 15 races.
Russell moved up to the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2018, where he drove for ART Grand Prix. He finished third in the championship with seven wins and 11 podiums from 24 races.
Career
George Russell made his Formula One debut in 2019, driving for the Williams Racing team. Despite a difficult season for the team, Russell impressed with his pace and consistency, out-qualifying his more experienced teammate Robert Kubica at every race.
In 2020, Russell continued to drive for Williams Racing. He also stood in for Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix, driving for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Russell was impressive throughout the weekend, qualifying second and leading the race for much of the distance before a pit-stop error and a puncture relegated him to ninth place.
Age
George Russell was born on February 15, 1998, which makes him 25 years old as of 2023.
Girlfriend
There is currently no information available regarding George Russell’s girlfriend or romantic life.
Net Worth
George Russell’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million as of 2023. However, as he continues to establish himself as a top driver in Formula One, his net worth is expected to rise significantly in the coming years.
FAQs
Q: Is George Russell related to the actor Kurt Russell? A: No, George Russell is not related to Kurt Russell.
Q: What is George Russell’s best finish in a Formula One race? A: George Russell’s best finish in a Formula One race is second place, which he achieved at the 2021 Belgian Grand Prix.
Q: What is George Russell’s racing number? A: George Russell’s racing number is 63.
Q: Has George Russell won a Formula One race? A: No, George Russell has not yet won a Formula One race.