GEORGERUSSELL

British Formula 1 Driver

8 GRAND PRIX WINS/12 POLE POSITIONS/32 PODIUMS/13 FASTEST LAPS/4 SPRINT WINS/4 SPRINT POLE POSITIONS/1216 CAREER POINTS/

GEORGE
RUSSELL

01 — On track

The Driver

George's journey, life in F1, his 2026 calendar and some of the most iconic parts of his career so far.

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02 — Off track

The Person

George's life away from the circuit, lifestyle, behind-the-scenes, partnerships and everything off track.

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The Driver

01 — On track

George's journey, life in F1, his 2026 calendar and some of the most iconic parts of his career so far.

Discover→

The Person

02 — Off track

George's life away from the circuit, lifestyle, behind-the-scenes, partnerships and everything off track.

Discover←

01The Driver

The Driver

George has lived and breathed motorsport from his very earliest years. A Formula 1 Driver since 2019, he is a winner of multiple Grands Prix and one of the most exciting talents in the sport.

George Russell celebrating with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS team

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The Journey

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1998

Born To Race

Born on 15 February 1998 in King's Lynn, Norfolk, to Steve and Alison Russell — the youngest of three, with older sister Cara and older brother Benjy.

2006

Starts Karting

Began karting aged seven, following in the footsteps of his brother Benjy — his first step into the sport that would take over his life.

2010

Super 1 National Champion

Claimed the coveted Super 1 National Championship in the ROTAX Mini Max category, establishing himself as one of the top karting prospects in the UK.

2012

European Karting Champion

Claimed the FIA European Karting Championship title in the KF3 class, one of the biggest karting competitions in the world.

2016

European F3 Podium Finisher

Finished P3 in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with HitechGP, taking two wins and eight podiums in his final season before reaching F1 machinery.

2017

Mercedes Junior & GP3 Champion

Officially joined the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior Programme, backing it up with a GP3 Series championship win in his rookie season.

2018

Formula 2 Champion

Claimed the Formula 2 title at his first attempt with ART Grand Prix, scoring seven wins in 24 races, and became a Mercedes reserve driver.

2019

Formula 1 Debut

Made his F1 debut with Williams, consistently out-qualifying and out-racing a more experienced team-mate despite a difficult car.

2020

Sakhir Grand Prix Stand-In

Stepped in for an unwell Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix, qualifying second and leading much of the race before a pit-stop error cost him a maiden win.

2022

Maiden Grand Prix Win

Moved to Mercedes, took a first pole in Hungary and a maiden F1 victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix, leading home a Mercedes 1-2.

2024

Austria & Las Vegas

Back in the winners' circle with victories in Austria and Las Vegas, plus four poles — Canada, Las Vegas, Qatar and home at Silverstone.

2025

Career-Best Season

Two wins from pole in Canada and Singapore, nine podiums, a career-high 319 points and P4 in the final standings.

1998

Born To Race

Born on 15 February 1998 in King's Lynn, Norfolk, to Steve and Alison Russell — the youngest of three, with older sister Cara and older brother Benjy.

2006

Starts Karting

Began karting aged seven, following in the footsteps of his brother Benjy — his first step into the sport that would take over his life.

2010

Super 1 National Champion

Claimed the coveted Super 1 National Championship in the ROTAX Mini Max category, establishing himself as one of the top karting prospects in the UK.

2012

European Karting Champion

Claimed the FIA European Karting Championship title in the KF3 class, one of the biggest karting competitions in the world.

2016

European F3 Podium Finisher

Finished P3 in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship with HitechGP, taking two wins and eight podiums in his final season before reaching F1 machinery.

2017

Mercedes Junior & GP3 Champion

Officially joined the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Junior Programme, backing it up with a GP3 Series championship win in his rookie season.

2018

Formula 2 Champion

Claimed the Formula 2 title at his first attempt with ART Grand Prix, scoring seven wins in 24 races, and became a Mercedes reserve driver.

2019

Formula 1 Debut

Made his F1 debut with Williams, consistently out-qualifying and out-racing a more experienced team-mate despite a difficult car.

2020

Sakhir Grand Prix Stand-In

Stepped in for an unwell Lewis Hamilton at the Sakhir Grand Prix, qualifying second and leading much of the race before a pit-stop error cost him a maiden win.

2022

Maiden Grand Prix Win

Moved to Mercedes, took a first pole in Hungary and a maiden F1 victory at the São Paulo Grand Prix, leading home a Mercedes 1-2.

2024

Austria & Las Vegas

Back in the winners' circle with victories in Austria and Las Vegas, plus four poles — Canada, Las Vegas, Qatar and home at Silverstone.

2025

Career-Best Season

Two wins from pole in Canada and Singapore, nine podiums, a career-high 319 points and P4 in the final standings.

Career

Hover a year

2017ART Grand PrixChampionGP3 Series

2018ART Grand PrixChampionFormula 2

2019ROKiT Williams RacingP20Formula 1

2020Williams RacingP18Formula 1

2021Williams RacingP15Formula 1

2022Mercedes-AMG PETRONASP4Formula 1

2023Mercedes-AMG PETRONASP8Formula 1

2024Mercedes-AMG PETRONASP6Formula 1

2025Mercedes-AMG PETRONASP4Formula 1

George Russell in 2026 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS race suit

A New Era

F1 2026

It's a new era for Formula 1 and I am confident I am in the right place to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming World Champion.

MINDSET

Mindset

The strongest I've ever been

Every year is a chance to build and improve. George is coming off the back of his strongest season in Formula 1, yet stays grounded and is always seeking to better himself and learn - citing mental health psychology as essential for elite performance on and off the track.

"I feel in a really strong place; mentally, I feel the strongest I've ever been."— George Russell

Opening Up About the Mental Side of F1 ↗

George Russell sitting trackside with his trophy

SILVERSTONE

My Favourite Race

Silverstone, there's no place like home!

No round on the calendar means more to George than his home race. The crowd, the history, the noise through Copse — it's the one weekend a year that feels different from inside the car.

"There is a special atmosphere at Silverstone that is different to a number of the other grands prix. It has the best crowds of the year and the fans are incredibly passionate."— George Russell

It's More Than Just A Race ↗

George Russell celebrating on his car after the British Grand Prix

British GP

George Russell celebrating with his family after the British Grand Prix

T-POSE

The Trademark Pose

An intro that became an iconic celebration

What started as a meme became something to embrace, as George turned the stance into his own signature trademark — recreating the pose during special post-race moments and podium celebrations.

How A Meme Created an Icon ↗

George Russell facing the crowd with arms outstretched in the T-pose

George Russell striking his trademark T-pose on top of his car after a race

Trademark Pose

George Russell in his helmet, arms outstretched in the T-pose in front of the crowd

022026 Season

2026 Season

Round 16

Bahrain Grand Prix

Circuit

Sepang International Circuit

Dates

October 2 – 4

Round

16 of 23

Result

To come

Race weekend

StatusNext race
WeekendOctober 2 – 4

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5.543 km

Length

Laps

310.41 km

Distance

5.543 km

Length

Laps

310.41 km

Distance

03The Team

04Helmet Archive

GR Helmets

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2026

Special · China

Shanghai Ink & Porcelain

A porcelain-inspired one-off for Shanghai: blue-and-white brushwork, gold linework and a hand-drawn Chinese character 63 on the temple.

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05Off Track

Off Track

George's life away from the track with behind-the-scenes insights into his passions, partnerships, events and more.

IWC

Partnership — Watches

IWC Signature in Time

Bold, technical, and unapologetically personal: George Russell’s latest collaboration with IWC brings his signature blue from the Formula One™ grid to the wrist. Created in close partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One™ team driver, two new limited-edition Pilot’s Watches translate Russell’s precision, determination and sense of style into high-performance watchmaking.

"Featuring a black ceramic case, a Ceratanium® crown and a black dial with details in George Russell’s signature blue hue."— George Russell – Signature Blue Meets Black Ceramic

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Pilot's Watch

AMAFFI

Partnership — Fragrance

AMAFFI

George is Global Brand Ambassador for AMAFFI, fronting a campaign shot by photographer Greg Williams across a five-fragrance signature collection, with boutiques in London, New York and Singapore.

"This partnership felt natural. AMAFFI's craftsmanship resonates with me — both pursue precision and emotion equally."— George Russell

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5 Signature Scents

CLIMACOOL

Partnership — Performance

adidas CLIMACOOL System

A two-part cooling jacket and vest that doubles the temperature reduction of a single cooling vest, built for the pre-race window when cockpit temperatures hit 55–60°C. Spaceage looks captured the eyes of many, alongside the exceptional cooling benefits it brought to both Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 drivers from Bahrain pre-season testing onwards.

"When I first tried the adidas CLIMACOOL System I knew it would be something I'd want to include in my race day package."— George Russell

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George Russell wearing the adidas CLIMACOOL System trackside

Bahrain Testing

GENEVA

Activation

Watches & Wonders 2026

His first Watches & Wonders — IWC hosted George alongside fellow ambassador Eileen Gu at a space-station-themed booth marking 90 years of the Pilot's Watch, both exploring the Big Pilot's Watch Perpetual Calendar ProSet.

"This piece masterfully combines the characteristic, highly legible instrument design of a Pilot's Watch with emotional storytelling."— George Russell

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George Russell viewing the Big Pilot's Watch collection with fellow guests

George Russell with IWC executives and fellow ambassador at Watches & Wonders 2026

Geneva · Apr 2026

George Russell at the IWC Watches & Wonders 2026 space-station-themed booth

POLICE

Partnership — Eyewear

Police x George Russell

A limited "Origins" run of Panthos-front sunglasses in two colourways, racing numbers 6 and 3 worked into the frame, his name engraved on the lenses. Only 63 pairs of each, launched at the Monza Grand Prix weekend.

"Police presents the new limited edition “Police x George Russell”. This was specially created by Formula 1 racing driver George Russel to express the essence of sporting elegance."— Police Eyewear · Press

Mercedes-AMG ONE

@MercedesAMG ONE!! So honoured to own this car and it's been a dream of mine ever since I joined Mercedes F1 back in 2017!! Crazy that the engine is a modified version from our 2015 F1 car — the first ever Mercedes F1 car I drove ⚡️ What a beast!!! 🚀🩵

"MY DREAM CAR!!! 🩵"— @georgerussell63 · Instagram

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Mercedes-AMG ONE wheel and carbon detail

George Russell with his Mercedes-AMG ONE

Instagram

George Russell inside the Mercedes-AMG ONE

COLLECTION

Official Store

The George Russell Collections

The complete 2026 Official Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team GR63 range of clothing, collectibles and more. All available from the official Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Store.

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