# George Russell

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#63 · Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team · United Kingdom. Born 1998-02-15 in King's Lynn, England. Formula 1 debut 2019.

Precise, political and quick, Russell has become Mercedes' leader, the team's reference point through the transition into the 2026 rules.

## This season
| Position | Points | Wins | Podiums | Poles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 3 | 262 | 3 | 8 | 5 |

## Career
| Starts | Wins | Podiums | Poles | Titles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 171 | 8 | 32 | 18 | 0 |

## Timeline
- 2019: Formula 1 debut. Made a World Championship debut in 2019.
- 2022: First Grand Prix victory. Maiden win at the São Paulo Grand Prix, round 21 of 2022.
- 2026: 2026 campaign. Currently P4 with 250 points for Mercedes.