Some people are not only charismatic but also know how to make the best of everything. On the other hand, some people are born with a pot of good luck. However, when it comes to George Russell, he happens to have it all! After his first season, collaborating with Mercedes and driving for their team, Russell has managed to carve a great future for himself. There’s no denying the fact that he has got quite the potential as well.
Russell is performing pretty well and he has managed to attract sponsors too. It is quite evident from his growing collection of automobiles, watches, and more. Just like every other driver, he also plans on moving to Monaco. Now George Russell is getting ready to star in a Netflix project called ‘Formula 1.’ Keep reading if you are interested in knowing more about this upcoming athlete.
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Meet George Russell
George Russell is an English professional race car driver. He was named the champion of the 2018 FIA Formula 2 and the 2017 GP3 Series. After his championship win, he signed for Williams in 2019 and made his debut in the Australian Grand Pix 2019. He went on to achieve his first F1 podium at the Belgian Grand Pix while still being signed with Williams. But in 2022, Russell parted ways with Williams and joined the Mercedes team. He has been part of the Mercedes Junior Driver Program since 2017. When it comes to this young driver, has managed to make a name for himself. In the first 8 races, he finished in the top positions, and in seven of the eight matches, he surpassed his teammate when crossing the finish line and his teammate is no one other than seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.
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From Rich To Richer
While a lot may have changed for Russell, his bank balance happens to be one of those. He scored his first-ever paycheck of $120.000 at the young age of 16. At that time, he had also won the McLaren Autosport BRCD Award. However, this first paycheck for Russell has been a significant part of his life. In an interview with Sky Sports, he said that it was all because of his first paycheck; it aided him in the process of continuing his passion and helped him sustain until his deal with Mercedes was finalized. He also stated that he wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for that particular paycheck.
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Now, George Russell has signed a long-term contract with Mercedes, which has reportedly given him a $5 million salary including bonuses and endorsements. For the young driver, this is only the beginning and there is a lot that the world of racing has in store for him.
