George Russell is a professional British racing driver who competes in the FIA World Formula 1 Championship. For the 2025 season, he drives the No. 63 for the Mercedes Petronas AMG Formula 1 team. He started his racing career at age seven with karting. Soon, he got his first major win at the Super 1 National Kart Championship in 2007. In the karting world, he won the Kartmasters British Grand Prix before moving up to KF3 in 2011.
Born and raised in Norfolk, England, to parents Steve and Alison Russell, George Russell moved to Milton Keynes to pursue his racing career. In 2014, he made his debut at open-seater racing and won all races, such as the BRDC Formula 4, Formula Renault 2.0, and GP3 series in his rookie season. He won the 2018 FIA World Formula 2 Championship and became the youngest driver to achieve this title. In 2019, he made his F1 debut for the Toro Rosso F1 team.
George Russell Hometown
George Russell is from England. He was born and raised in King’s Lynn, a historic market town in Norfolk. The city is situated on the River Great Ouse and was once a major port and trading hub. During his childhood days, Russell developed a passion for motorsport in his hometown and started his karting career locally before moving on to national and international championship leagues.
George Russell is currently residing in Monte Carlo, Monaco, as per the reports by GPFans.
George Russell’s Nationality
George Russell is British by nationality. He was born on February 15, 1998, in Norfolk, England. His parents are British nationals and live in Cambridgeshire, England. In his racing career from karting days, Russell raced under the British flag and represented the United Kingdom in international autosport. He was one of the youngest British drivers to win the drivers' title in 2018 by winning the FIA World Formula 2 Championship.
FAQs On George Russell Hometown
A. George Russell is currently residing in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
A. George Russell was born on February 15, 1996, in Norfolk, England.
A. George Russell is of British nationality.
A. George Russell is 27 years old as of May 2025.
