George Russell
Racing Driver and Formula 1 Competitor
Born
February 15th, 1998
27 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United Kingdom
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Began a racing career in karting, achieving notable success before advancing to single-seaters. Competed in the GP3 Series, winning the championship in 2017. Joined Williams Racing in Formula 1 in 2019, where significant performances garnered attention. Transitioned to Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team in 2022, securing podium finishes and demonstrating competitiveness.
Championship winner in GP3 Series 2017
Formula 1 driver for Williams and Mercedes
Achieved multiple podium finishes in F1
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