George Russell in the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS W17 during the 2026 season

GEORGERUSSELL

Mercedes-AMG F1
7 GRAND PRIX WINS /6 POLE POSITIONS /20 PODIUMS /1093 CAREER POINTS /
01The Driver

The Driver

George has lived and breathed motorsport from his very earliest years. With an older brother who was a national karting champion in his own right, the racetrack has always been his natural home. Now a victor of multiple Grands Prix, he remains one of the most exciting talents in the sport.

0Grand Prix wins
0Podiums
0Pole positions
0Fastest laps

F1 Career

  • 2017ART Grand PrixGP3 SeriesChampion
  • 2018ART Grand PrixFormula 2Champion
  • 2019ROKiT Williams RacingFormula 1P20
  • 2020Williams RacingFormula 1P18
  • 2021Williams RacingFormula 1P15
  • 2022Mercedes-AMG PETRONASFormula 1P4
  • 2023Mercedes-AMG PETRONASFormula 1P8
  • 2024Mercedes-AMG PETRONASFormula 1P6
  • 2025Mercedes-AMG PETRONASFormula 1P4
George Russell in 2026 Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS race suit
CareerThe Journey

The Journey

1998 — King's Lynn
1998

King's Lynn

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.

2010 — Super 1 National Champion
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.

2017 — Mercedes Junior & GP3 Champion
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
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
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.

2022 — Maiden Grand Prix 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
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
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.

022026 Season

2026 Season

Round 12

Dutch Grand Prix

Circuit Zandvoort official 2026 track layout
Circuit

Circuit Zandvoort

Dates

August 21 – 23

Round

12 of 23

George's result

To come

Race weekend

  • StatusNext race
  • WeekendAugust 21 – 23
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4.259 km
Length
72
Laps
306.59 km
Distance
03Helmet Archive

The lids

2026 Shanghai Ink & Porcelain helmet design
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.

Full helmet archive ↗
04Off Track

Off Track

Away from the paddock: campaigns, partnerships, training blocks and the everyday things that don't make the broadcast.

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
IWC
Partnership — Watches

IWC — Signature in Time

Two limited-edition Pilot's Watches carry his name: the Pilot's Watch Automatic 41 in black ceramic with blue accents, and the Pilot's Watch Chronograph 41 in black zirconium oxide ceramic, its titanium caseback engraved "63."

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. Trialled by rookie Kimi Antonelli first, then worn by both drivers during Bahrain pre-season testing.

"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
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.

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
ONE
Personal — Instagram

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
COLLECTION
Official Store

The George Russell Collection

The Vintage Find collection and the wider GR63 range, from the official Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS team store.

The George Russell Collection
George Russell Collection — GR63 cap
Chapter

The Drive

MINDSET
Mindset

The strongest I've ever been

Away from the circuit the work is quieter — training blocks, recovery, the discipline that doesn't make the broadcast but decides how a season actually goes.

"I feel in a really strong place; mentally, I feel the strongest I've ever been."George Russell
George Russell portrait
George Russell sitting trackside with his trophy
SILVERSTONE
Home Ground

Silverstone, the favourite

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
05Get the Look

Get the look

06Behind the Scenes

Behind the scenes

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