The Formula 1 It is one of the categories that moves the most money worldwide. Billions of dollars come in through sponsors, TV rights and tickets. However, as much goes in, much comes out: the maintenance / repair of the cars also represents a millionaire’s investment.
In The maximum, teams are the ones who take care of everything. However, in its early stages, it is the pilots plus their families who shoulder all these expenses. The SportingNews not only evaluates not only his sports history George Russellbut also his heritage, contracts and passions outside the world of motorsport.
George Russell: the importance of his brother Benjy and the support of a working-class family
George Russell’s career, like most drivers, started with karting. And his beginning was by inheritance: Benjy’s older brother I had started with delivery. Although it had good results at first, his talent was quickly overshadowed by George’swho began to attract attention from the age of 8.
First he reaped victories throughout Great Britain and then continued throughout the rest of Europe. In 2014 he would start his journey in Formula cars with amazing performances: in 2017 he became champion of the GP3 series and the following year he celebrated in Formula 2. 2019 would be enough The maximum hand in hand with Williams and in 2022 he would make the jump to Mercedes.
grew up in a middle-class family, the Russells did a lot for George to stand out. His father, Steve, a grocery store owner, worked as a mechanic on weekends. Without family support, it would have been very difficult for Russell to have made it.
THE WILLIAMS BROMANCE!❤️
George Russell🇬🇧 and Nicholas Latifi🇨🇦 enjoyed their holiday together in Greece.
Perhaps the latter as fellow travelers… pic.twitter.com/9EdzfJVCfv
– DriversF1Chile🇨🇱 (@drivers_f1) August 13, 2021
Benjy and George aren’t the only ones connected to motorsport: their sister Cara is too. For almost three years she worked for the W Series, the women’s category, in different management positions. Today he is already the pilot’s full-time personal assistant.
On the grid, one driver will achieve what 20 want: to be champion. This leads to great rivalries and few friendships. Russell’s case is different. He has put down deep roots with Williams partner Nicholas Latifi, and they have even gone on vacations with their respective partners. He’s also very cool with Daniel Ricciardo and forming a bond with Lewis Hamilton, with whom he works as a duo at Mercedes.
His passions outside of motorsport
Although George Russell spends a large part of his days between engines and single-seater parts, the Englishman also enjoys other sports. how good is english football fan: is a loyal follower of his Wolverhampton and also supports his team, as he did at Euro 2020.
great to have @F1‘small @GeorgeRussell63 visiting Molineux on Monday night!
Good luck with the rest of your season! 👊
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 22, 2019
Although the ball is not the only thing that throws it. Cycling and the NBA also appeal to him. Even the NFL: Went to see the Miami Dolphins when that team played in London. Since he is Hamilton’s partner, the seven-time champion challenged him to take up surfing.
Is George Russell a millionaire?
As mentioned above, George Russell grew up in a working middle class without many luxuries. However, since his arrival The maximummanaged to make a good financial difference.
He is expected to make $5 million in the 2022 season. To this we must add what he has won since making his F1 debut in 2019: His assets would exceed 16 million considering his salary plus his contracts with sponsors such as Puma.
