George Russel is a British professional racecar driver who represents Williams Racing. Russel is one of the most highly rated upcoming racers currently and is regarded as one of the best of his generation of new stars. Along with Williams, George Russel is also a part of the Mercedes Junior driver team. He is the grid’s one of the youngest drivers. British racing driver, George Russell major source of earning is Formula 1 that also contribute a large sum to his net worth.
George Russell Net Worth and Salary
George Russell’s net worth is estimated to be around $5.5 Million. He was under the contract of Williams racing and has a salary of $1million before moving to the Mercedes F1 team.
George Russell Endorsement Deals
George Russel has endorsements and sponsorship deals with Mercedes, AMG, BRDC, Bell Helmets, Alpinestars, and Puma.
George Russells’ Career achievements
George Russell was born on February 15, 1998, in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England. He began Go Karting at the early age of seven years and later shifted to racing. He became the Super One British champion, Formula Kart Stars British champion, and won the Kartmasters British Grand Prix in 2010.
George Russell switched to racing in 2014 when he entered the Formula Renault and the BRDC Formula 4 in the same year. He claimed his first championship title after winning the Formula 4 championship in his first year of participation.
George won the GP3 title in 2017 and joined the Mercedes academy and Force India as a test driver. He went on to win the Formula 2 Championship in his first year in 2018. George Russell entered the Formula one championship in 2019. He signed a multi-year deal with Williams Racing and made his professional debut at the Australian Grand Prix.
At the 2024 Sakhir Grand Prix, George Russel became the stand-in racer for Mercedes as he came on to replace Lewis Hamilton. George Russel has won the 2018 FIA Formula 2 Champion for ART and the 2017 GP3 Series Champion. He reached his first-ever podium during Belgium Grand Prix 2024.
George Russell announced his departure from Williams Racing after his long term contract deal with them ends in 2024, and he will be joining Mercedes from the 2024 season to drive alongside F1 legend Lewis Hamilton.
George Russell’s F1 Stats
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Nationality |
British |
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2024 team | Williams-Mercede s |
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Car number |
63 |
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Entries |
51 (51 starts) |
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Wins |
0 |
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Podiums |
1 |
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Career points |
16 |
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Pole positions |
0 |
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Fastest laps |
1 |
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First entry |
2019 Australian Grand Prix |
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Last entry |
2024 Dutch Grand Prix |