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Biography
George Russell, born on February 15, 1998, in King's Lynn, United Kingdom, is a professional racing driver competing in Formula 1 for Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. He began his motorsport career in karting before progressing through various junior formulas, where he showcased his talent by winning the GP3 Series championship in 2017 and the FIA Formula 2 Championship in 2018.
Russell made his Formula 1 debut in 2019 with Williams Racing, where he faced challenging seasons, finishing P20 with no points in his first year. He steadily improved, concluding the 2020 season in P18 and collecting 3 points, followed by a P15 finish in 2021 with 16 points, demonstrating significant progress and potential amid the team's struggles.
In 2022, Russell joined Mercedes, a move that marked a significant step in his career. He quickly established himself as a contender, earning a reputation for consistent performances and strong qualifying results, further solidifying his legacy as one of the promising talents in Formula 1.
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Stats
Season Log
| Season | Team | Races | Wins | Poles | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mercedes | - | 2 | - | 160 |
| 2025 | Mercedes | - | 2 | - | 319 |
| 2024 | Mercedes | - | 2 | - | 245 |
| 2023 | Mercedes | - | 0 | - | 175 |
| 2022 | Mercedes | - | 1 | - | 275 |
| 2021 | Williams | - | 0 | - | 16 |
| 2020 | Williams / Mercedes | - | 0 | - | 3 |
| 2019 | Williams | - | 0 | - | 0 |