George Russell's height, girlfriend, Mercedes, net worth

George Russell's height, girlfriend, Mercedes, net worth

Kevin Omuya, Jackline Wangare
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM

George Russell is a professional racecar driver from the United Kingdom who competes in Formula One for Mercedes. He is among the most highly rated up-and-coming racers and is considered one of the greatest of his generation of emerging stars. The racer has been a member of the Mercedes Junior Driver Programme since 2017 and is one of the youngest drivers on the grid.

George Russell
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes attends the Drivers Press Conference during previews ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain at Bahrain International Circuit. Photo: Lars Baron
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Many in Formula One world believe Mercedes' newest recruit, George Russell, is the sport's tallest. Find out more about his career and personal life.

Profile summary

Full name

George William Russell

Gender

Male

Date of birth

15 February 1998

Age

25 years (as of 2023)

Zodiac sign

Aquarius

Place of birth

King’s Lynn, England

Current residence

London

Nationality

British

Ethnicity

White

Religion

Christianity

Sexuality

Straight

Height in feet

6'1"

Height in centimetres

185

Weight in pounds

154

Weight in kilograms

70

Hair colour

Light Brown

Eye colour

Green

Mother

Alison Russell

Father

Steve Russell

Siblings

2

Relationship status

Dating

Partner

Carmen Mundt

School

Wisbech Grammar School

Profession

Racing driver

Net worth

$16 million

Instagram

@georgerussell63

Twitter

@GeorgeRussell63

Facebook

George Russell

George Russell's bio

Where is George William Russell from? He was born on 15 February 1998 in King’s Lynn, England. George Russell's age is 25 years old as of 2023. He was born to Steve and Alison Russell. He is the youngest among two siblings: Cara and Benjy.

The racing driver attended Wisbech Grammar School before relocating to Milton Keynes at the age of 18 to be nearer to his racing teams.

What ethnicity is George Russell?

George is a British citizen and is of white origin.

Early career

Russell had a successful junior racing career, which set him on the path to the highest level of motorsport. He began karting at a young age and quickly showed his talent. He won the MSA British Cadet Championship in 2009 and followed that up with a series of strong performances in international karting events. In 2010, he won the European Karting Championship in the KF3 category.

In 2014, he debuted in single-seater racing, competing in the BRDC Formula 4 Championship. He won six races and finished third in the championship, behind his future Formula One rival Lando Norris. Russell moved up to the Formula Renault 2.0 Eurocup and won the championship in his rookie season, with four wins and nine podiums.

tallest F1 driver
George Russell of Great Britain and Mercedes looks on after stopping on track during day two of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 24, 2023 in Bahrain, Bahrain. Photo: Clive Mason
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He continued his impressive form in 2016, racing in the GP3 Series for the ART Grand Prix team. He won the championship with four wins and eleven podiums and set a new record for the most points scored in a single season. Russell's success caught the attention of the Mercedes Formula One team, who signed him to their junior driver program.

Russell also raced in the FIA Formula 2 Championship for the ART Grand Prix team. He won the feature race in the first round of the season in Bahrain and four more races over the year.

He won seven races and finished on the podium in all but three, securing the championship with two races to spare. Russell's performances earned him a call-up to the Mercedes Formula One team, who signed him as a reserve driver for the 2018 season.

George Russell's Formula 1 career

George Russell made his Formula One debut in 2019 with the Williams team. Despite driving for a team struggling for performance, Russell quickly showed his talent and potential, impressing many within the sport.

In his debut race at the Australian Grand Prix, Russell qualified ahead of his more experienced teammate Robert Kubica and finished the race in 16th place, ahead of two other drivers. He continued to outpace Kubica throughout the season, regularly outqualifying him and finishing ahead of him in races.

Russell's performances caught the attention of the top teams, and in 2020, he was signed as a Mercedes reserve driver while continuing to race for Williams.

In 2022, Mercedes confirmed that George would join Lewis Hamilton in the driver's seat. His move to Mercedes was essentially confirmed when Alfa Romeo announced the signing of Valtteri Bottas for 2022.

George Russell's stats

Below is a table of his career stats.

Season

Series

Team

Races

Wins

Podiums

Points

Position

2014

BRDC Formula 4 Championship

Lanan Racing

24

5

11

483

1st

2015

FIA Formula 3 European Championship

Carlin

33

1

3

203

6th

2016

Macau Grand Prix

HitechGP

1

0

0

N/A

7th

2017

GP3 Series

ART Grand Prix

15

4

7

220

1st

2018

FIA Formula 2 Championship

ART Grand Prix

24

7

11

287

1st

2019

Formula One

ROKiT Williams Racing

21

0

0

0

20th

2020

Formula One

Williams Racing

16

0

0

3

18th

2021

Formula One

Williams Racing

22

0

1

16

15th

2022

Formula One

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

22

1

8

275

4th

2023

Formula One

Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

1

0

0

6

7th

Has George Russell ever won a race in F1?

George Russell only has one win. He has been racing in F1 since 2019 with the Williams team and now with the Mercedes. He has achieved nine podiums and earned 300 career points.

What is George Russell's net worth salary?

George Russell has a net worth of around $16 million. He also earns through endorsements and partnerships with Mercedes, Puma, AGM, BRDC, Alpinestars, and others. He also has a fleet of vehicles, including Land Rovers and Mercedes-AMG C 53s.

Who is George Russell's girlfriend?

George Russell's girlfriend
George Russell of Mercedes with a girlfriend during the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix practice three and qualifying day at Circuit Monza in Monza, Italy Photo: Beata Zawrzel
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The British race driver is currently dating Carmen Montero Mundt. She was a student at the University of Westminster, studying for a business management and finance degree. She currently works at W1 Investment Group, an investment firm. The couple has been dating since 2020.

How tall is George Russell?

George Russell's height is 6 feet 1 inch (185 centimetres). He is considered one of the tallest F1 drivers. He weighs 154 pounds (70 kilograms). He has light brown hair and green eyes.

George Russell is currently competing in Formula 1 for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. He has shown impressive performances and has earned praise for his driving skills and racecraft.

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