George Russell is a British F1 driver who currently represents Mercedes having joined them from Williams at the start of 2022.

Russell earned a drive with the Williams team on the back of a stellar F2 campaign in 2018, that saw him win the Drivers' championship.

He has been a part of the Mercedes family for longer, though, and they have backed him during his rise through the ranks, with him getting the opportunity to show what he can do with the works Silver Arrows from the 2022 season.

Here's everything you need to know about George Russell:

How old is George Russell?

George Russell is 25 years of age. He was born on February 15th, 1998. He is expected to be one of the leading lights in the years to come alongside the likes of Max Verstappen, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

How tall is George Russell?

At 1.85m, George Russell is one of the tallest drivers on the grid and also one of the tallest you'll see in Formula 1.

Engineers find it easier to work with shorter drivers as they are more aerodynamic in the cockpit. Thankfully, Russell has more than enough speed to make that a non-issue!

What is George Russell's net worth?

Russell's net worth has been estimated at $16m

What is George Russell's salary?

His yearly salary is said to be $5m with his contract at Mercedes handing him a $4m increase compared to the one he had at Williams.

Who is George Russell's girlfriend?

George Russell is currently with business and management student Carmen Montero Mundt, with the pair together since 2020.

Many expect Russell to challenge for world titles now he is at Mercedes and it is going to be fascinating watching him trying to achieve that.

A very driven, motivated and talented personality, Russell is seen as the next team leader at the Silver Arrows once Lewis Hamilton hangs up his gloves in the next few years.

As a British driver, he also has great support here in the UK and there will be hopes he can build on that first race victory he achieved in Brazil in 2022, now he is with one of the best teams on the grid.

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