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Mercedes driver George Russell was spotted at the French Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz held at Court Philippe-Chatrier. Russell was accompanied by his longtime girlfriend, Carmen Mundt, as the couple relished the competition.
Russell, the senior Mercedes driver, is having a decent season in F1. In nine races, he has won four podiums and accumulated a total of 111 points, climbing to P4 in the championship race.
Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix scheduled for June 15, Russell is taking the leisure time off to enjoy some sporting action around the world. He recently made a stop at the 2025 French Open final between two champion tennis players, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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The Mercedes driver didn't enjoy the high-voltage action alone. He arrived with his longtime girlfriend, Carmen Mundt.
Mundt and Russell met through common friends in the UK and developed feelings for each other. The couple has been together for over five years now, and their partnership is quite popular amongst F1 fans.
Mundt was previously a corporate employee in the finance field. She did her graduation from the University of Westminster and joined the corporate world.
However, after she met George Russell, her popularity grew on social media. She has 608K followers on Instagram. Carmen is often spotted in the paddock in fashionable outfits to support her boyfriend through the highly competitive Formula 1 season.
Meanwhile, Russell's contract with Mercedes is set to expire by the end of the season. According to rumors, he is likely to get an extension, but both parties are yet to officially comment on the matter.
George Russell addresses his 'uncertain' future with Mercedes
Amid speculations of a possible extension offer, George Russell has claimed that his future at Mercedes beyond the 2025 season is uncertain. The 27-year-old wants to focus on performing consistently and not dwell on the future.
Talking to Formel1.de, Russell said (via GP Blog):
"No, it's not certain. Nothing is certain. But if I stay with Mercedes, next year will be my fifth year with the team. Nobody knows when their time will come. You just have to make sure you keep performing consistently and keep delivering. And what happens then—that remains to be seen."
Interestingly, Russell was recently linked to a shocking move to Aston Martin. According to The Times, the Brit has emerged as a person of interest for the Silverstone-based squad.
Aston Martin has Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso signed for the 2026 season. However, new speculations have stirred things up. But George Russell is yet to either confirm or deny these rumors.
The 2026 season is huge in terms of new engine regulations. Hence, all teams are likely gunning to have the best drivers' lineup possible.
