George Russell: The right driver in the wrong place - Formula 1

George Russell: The right driver in the wrong place - Formula 1

George Russell Discovery: Most Talented Rookie Of The 1 F2019 World Cup This Year May Not Be Spotted As He Runs For The Worst Team In The Circus (Williams)

George Russell the most talented newcomer F1 world 2019 but - unlike the other two "newcomers" Lando Norris e Alexander Albon – he will have fewer opportunities to be noticed, as he will fight for the worst team in the championship: Williams... Let's get to know him together story.

George Russell: biography

George Russell born on February 15, 1998 King Lynn (United Kingdom) and start working with i kart in 8 years.

First victories

In 2009 he became the British champion, and in 2011 - after winning in the UK - he went to compete in the USA, where he also won the title.

The following year, he won the KF3 European Championship, won the Winter Cup and finished second in the US Championship after the Canadian. Lance's walk.

Transition to single-seater cars

George Russell he switched to single-seaters in 2014 and was immediately marked by a victory in the British championship. F4 and with the victory of a prestigious award McLaren Autosport BRDC Award designed for young drivers from the United Kingdom, which guarantees him a test with McLaren di F1 in 2015 (the year in which it ranks second after AI Masters F3 behind our Antonio Giovinazzi).

In 2016 he closed the European Championship in third position. F3 conquered by Stroll.

Recurring successes

George Russell definitely blossoms in 2017: joins the youth program Mercedesbecome a champion GP3 and does some tests in 1 formula with Stella's stable and with Force India... He won the championship the following year F2 in front of a compatriot Lando Norris and in thai Alexander Albon.

F1 debut

Russell makes his debut in F1 world 2019 с Williams and driving a car that is much slower than the others, he has very few opportunities to be noticed. For now, he has to settle for doing better than his most experienced teammate, the Pole. Robert Kubica – and he succeeds: his best result is 15th place in Bahrain.