63
Mercedes
George RUSSELL
British5
Wins
24
Podiums
8
Poles
2026 Season
Races
0
Wins
0
Podiums
0
DNFs
0
Career
Races
152
Wins
5
Podiums
24
Pole Positions
8
FLs
11
Points
953.0
Career History
| Season | GP | Pts | Wins | Pod |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 24 | 289 | 2 | 9 |
2024 | 24 | 226 | 2 | 4 |
2023 | 22 | 157 | - | 2 |
2022 | 22 | 262 | 1 | 8 |
2021 | 22 | 16 | - | 1 |
2020 | 17 | 3 | - | - |
2019 | 21 | 0 | - | - |
Biography
Team
Mercedes
F1 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is Russell nicknamed 'Mr. Saturday'?
- George Russell was nicknamed 'Mr. Saturday' for his exceptional qualifying performances, especially at Williams where he regularly put a modest car in Q2 or Q3. He has 8 career pole positions.
- How long did Russell spend at Williams?
- George Russell raced 3 seasons at Williams (2019-2021) before joining Mercedes in 2022. Those difficult years shaped his character and proved his talent despite an uncompetitive car.
- How tall is George Russell?
- George Russell is 1.85m tall, making him one of the tallest drivers on the current F1 grid. His height has sometimes posed challenges for fitting into the cars.
- When did Russell win his first race?
- George Russell won his first race at the 2022 Brazilian GP, in his first Mercedes season. He nearly won at Sakhir 2020 replacing Hamilton, before a pit stop error cost him the race.
- Is Russell the Mercedes team leader in 2025?
- With Hamilton's departure to Ferrari, George Russell became Mercedes' number 1 driver in 2025. He is paired with rookie Kimi Antonelli.
- Which team does George RUSSELL drive for in 2026?
- George RUSSELL drives for Mercedes in Formula 1 2026.
- What is George RUSSELL's car number?
- George RUSSELL races with number 63 on their car.
- What is George RUSSELL's nationality?
- George RUSSELL is British.