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George Russell

George Russell

RUS #63 British 28 yrs
Mercedes

"Russell embodies determination and skill, consistently pushing the limits of his car and himself."

Photo: Raph_PH (CC BY 2.0)
6
Wins
26
Podiums
9
Poles
11
FL
Championship Best: 4th (2022)

Profile

George Russell is a British racing driver who has made a significant impact in Formula One since his debut in 2019. After a successful junior career, including championships in GP3 and Formula 2, he joined Williams before moving to Mercedes in 2022. Russell has achieved six race wins and numerous podiums, showcasing his talent and potential as a top driver in the sport.

Source: Wikipedia

Driving Style

Russell is known for his strong race pace and ability to overtake cleanly.

race pace overtaking qualifying
qualifying pace

Team History

Williams
2019-2021
Mercedes
2022-2026

Debut: Australian Grand Prix (2019)

Notable Wins

São Paulo Grand Prix 2022

First win with Mercedes

Austrian Grand Prix 2024

Part of a comeback season

Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024

Continued success with Mercedes

Canadian Grand Prix 2025

Showcased consistency

Singapore Grand Prix 2025

Demonstrated skill in challenging conditions

Championship Results

Year Pos Team Points
2022 P4 Mercedes

Records

First driver in 30 years to be disqualified from a race win in 2024

Recent Results

Race Pos Grid Pts
Canadian Grand Prix 2026 P19 P1 0
Miami Grand Prix 2026 P4 P5 12
Japanese Grand Prix 2026 P4 P2 12
Chinese Grand Prix 2026 P2 P2 18
Australian Grand Prix 2026 P1 P1 25
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 P5 P4 10
Qatar Grand Prix 2025 P6 P4 8
Las Vegas Grand Prix 2025 P2 P4 18
São Paulo Grand Prix 2025 P4 P6 12
Mexico City Grand Prix 2025 P7 P4 6

Tactical Tendencies

weakness 0.90

Tends to lose 1.1 positions per race from grid to finish

Season Form

Event Result Key Factor
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix P5 grid position
Qatar Grand Prix P4 grid position
Las Vegas Grand Prix P1 race pace
São Paulo Grand Prix P4 grid position
Mexico City Grand Prix P5 grid position