George Russell made his Formula 1 debut in 2019 with Williams, securing a long-term commitment with Mercedes. Williams, a British team with a strong relationship with the German engine supplier, facilitated Russell’s temporary debut with Mercedes during the Sakhir Grand Prix weekend in December 2020.
This opportunity arose when he replaced Lewis Hamilton due to a positive COVID-19 test. Since 2022, Russell has held a full-time seat with the prestigious Mercedes team, aiming to contend for the world championship.
A Rising Star in Motorsports
Considered a promising talent alongside peers like Lando Norris and Alex Albon, George Russell is often regarded as part of a new generation of top-tier drivers. While he has yet to prove this in Formula 1, his achievements in the earlier stages of his career provide ample reason to believe in his potential. Russell’s success began in karting, winning the European Kart Championship at the age of thirteen in 2011 and repeating the feat the following year. After dominating various British karting championships, he transitioned to Formula racing in 2014, initially competing in Formula Renault 2.0 with modest success. The same year, he also raced in the British Formula 4 series, ultimately winning the championship in his second year.
George Russell’s Rise in European Formula 3
In 2015, George Russell participated in the European Formula 3 championship, finishing sixth in his debut season. The following year, in 2016, he improved to third place in the standings, demonstrating a growing understanding of the sport.
George Russell’s Triumph: From GP3 Glory to Formula 2 Domination
George progressed to GP3 in 2017 with ART Grand Prix, securing the championship with four wins before moving to Formula 2 in 2018. Racing against notable competitors like Lando Norris, Alexander Albon, and Nyck de Vries, Russell dominated with seven victories and eleven podium finishes, clinching the championship.
Simultaneously, Russell joined the Mercedes junior program in 2017, enabling him to undertake test drives for Mercedes and Force India in 2018. In October 2018, it was announced that Russell, alongside Robert Kubica, would drive for Williams in the 2019 Formula 1 season. Despite Williams’ challenging 2018 season, finishing last, Russell’s performance showed improvement over subsequent years. In 2019, the team scored only one point in thirteen races, but Russell’s contributions increased, earning three points in 2020 (substituting for the ill Hamilton in a Mercedes during the Sakhir GP) and sixteen points in 2021. The Williams car also displayed greater competitiveness, with Russell securing a podium in Belgium under unusual circumstances.
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