BRITISH F1 racer George Russell has outshone his more illustrious team mate Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes this season.
The rising star, 24, picked up his first-ever F1 win with victory in the Brazilian GP – and he currently sits in fourth place in the Drivers Championship.
Instagram / @carmenmmundtMercedes driver George Russell, pictured with girlfriend Carmen, enjoys a lavish lifestyle away from the F1 circuit[/caption]
PAGeorge Russell joined Mercedes this season and is already providing competition for Lewis Hamilton[/caption]
Russell, pictured next to Lewis Hamilton in 2010, as an aspiring F1 champ
He moved to the reigning F1 constructors champions this season – earning a bumper £5MILLION payday.
That helps the talented racer continue to fund his enviable lifestyle… even though he’s still some way short of team-mate Hamilton‘s mega £40m pay-grade.
Russell currently rents a flat in an affluent area of London, but he has plans to join many F1 colleagues in millionaires’ playground Monaco.
Away from the racing circuit, the Norfolk-born star drives a £140,000 car – fittingly a Mercedes AMG GT.
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He also manages to enjoy luxurious breaks away to stunning destinations like St Barts and Santorini, and is joined by glam girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt.
Russell already leads a playboy lifestyle, despite his tender years.
KING’S LYNN TO A KING’S RANSOM
Rising star Russell was born in King’s Lynn to father Steve and mother Alison.
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The youngest of three children, he has a sister, Cara and older brother, Benjy.
He caught the racing bug when he started go karting at the age of seven alongside Benjy, who was involved in competitive karting.
But by 18, he moved to Milton Keynes to be closer to British Formula 3 Championship racing team, Hitech.
In early 2017, he joined Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport as a part of their junior driver programme.
A year later, Williams announced that Russell had signed a multi-year deal to drive for their team.
Instagram @georgerussell63By the age of seven, Russell was karting[/caption]
George’s older brother spent his youth competing in karting
Getty – ContributorRussell celebrates victory in Race 1 of the FIA GP3 championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in 2017[/caption]
As soon as he was thrust into the spotlight, Russell’s love life was placed under the microscope.
He met stunning Seychelle de Vries, who was once linked to Max Verstappen, when he raced in Formula 2 in 2017.
They reportedly dated for three years, before calling it quits.
Now, Russell has been seen with stunning Carmen Montero Mundt.
Back in February, the pair were spotted on holiday in St Barts together kissing on a sunlounger and frolicking in the sea.
While in August, Russell was spotted enjoying a break in Santorini.
Most recently, they shared some loved up snaps enjoying the country side.
Seychelle de Vries dated Russell for three years
SplashCarmen Montero Mundt is Russell’s current girlfriend[/caption]
SplashIn February last year, Russell and Carmen were spotted on a dream holiday in St Barths[/caption]
RexRussell and Carmen seen together before the Dutch Grand Prix[/caption]
Instagram / @carmenmmundtMost recently, Russell enjoyed a trip to the country side[/caption]
COMPANY CAR
Call it fate, but Russell has always had a penchant for Mercedes.
On top of his current swanky Mercedes AMG GT, he has always favoured the car manufacturer as his ride.
He’s been spotted with TWO AMG C 63 motors that cost in the region of £80,000.
Russell proudly displays his cars on social media to nearly four million followers.
About the AMG GT, that’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in just three seconds, he wrote on Instagram: “Love my little rocket!”
Instagram @georgerussell63Russell shows off his prized possession – a £140,000 Mercedes AMG GT[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63Russell once said about his AMG GT, ‘Love my little rocket!’[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63Through the years, Russell has also been spotted with two AMG C 63 Mercedes cars[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63The AMG C 63 costs around £80,000[/caption]
HE’S A STUDENT OF THE SPORT
One of Russell’s many heroes is the late, great Niki Lauda.
In 2017, the up-and-comer got the opportunity to meet his hero in Baku after a race.
Lauda even took the student to a Black Eyed Peas concert, after meeting him at a hotel.
Russell became friends with the three-time F1 champ, and would often lean on him for advice.
During lockdown last year, Russell shared a picture of himself reading Lauda’s autobiography.
While he was stuck at home when the coronavirus pandemic was at its height, he made sure he continued to workout and stay in shape.
He also fitted an F1 simulator to polish up on his driving skills in his bedroom.
Instagram @georgerussell63Niki Lauda was an influence on Russell in his early years[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63Russell shared an image reading Lauda’s autobiography during lockdown[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63Devoted Russell has his own F1 sim in his home[/caption]
HEALTHY LIVING
Crucial to Russell is his diet plan.
Regularly, he shares snaps on social media of what he eats – and it’s never unhealthy.
From poke bowls to fresh salads, the athlete makes sure he’s putting the right food in his body.
Coupled with going to the gym, it’s what keeps Russell in peak condition and lean for a race car.
Aside from driving, and working out seven days a week, Russell also likes to play squash and get out on his mountain bike.
LOVES SPORT
Playing and competing in sport just isn’t enough for Russell.
When he has some downtime, he’s happy to sit in front of the TV and watch a live event.
During the Euros last year, he shared an image online cheering on England. The football fan is a devoted Wolves supporter, like his dad.
While last year, he encouraged his followers to comment who they felt would win the Indy 500, which he was tuned into.
Instagram @georgerussell63Fitness fanatic Russell plays a variety of sports including squash and loves riding on his mountain bike[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63A healthy salad is Russell’s go-to meal[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63Football fan Russell cheered on England during the Euros last year[/caption]
Instagram @georgerussell63Joining Mercedes has earned Russell a huge payday so he can continue to enjoy the high-life[/caption]
And in 2019, he was in the stands at Twickenham to cheer on England against France in the Six Nations.
This year, it’s Russell who is getting all the cheers in the Mercedes car.
They could just have the next British F1 champ on their hands too.