George Russell

George has lived and breathed motorsport from his very earliest years. With an older brother who was a national karting champion in his own right, the racetrack has always been his natural home. Now as a Grand Prix victor, the 26-year-old is one of the most exciting talents in the sport.

George's Milestones 

Career History

The helmet is a crucial safety feature for a Formula One driver. But it’s also an important way to express themselves in the design and colours they choose – making them stand out from the rest of the grid and be instantly recognisable to the fans. Scroll through some of George's most iconic designs to see how his style has evolved through his years with Mercedes.

George's Helmets

George Russell quote

GR Quote

"It wouldn’t matter if I was British or not, all the drivers say the same: there is a special atmosphere at Silverstone that is different to a number of the other grands prix. It has the best crowds of the year and the fans are incredibly passionate. To hear and see the crowd cheering you on is so special and it gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. There’s nothing quite like it.

I’ve been fortunate to race there throughout my junior career. My first ever race weekend in BRDC Formula 4 was on the Grand Prix circuit at Silverstone. I remember thinking how great it was that we got to follow in the wheel tracks of some of the incredible F1 drivers that have raced here. I won two of the three races that weekend and I’ve loved it ever since. I also won there in my first weekend in European F3 so it’s perhaps no surprise that it’s my favourite circuit. 

The track itself is stunning. It’s so fast and flowing. It challenges you in every sector and driving an F1 car around it is an absolute privilege."

Silverstone Track Map - Favourite Track

George's Favourite Track

George on Instagram

GR Vintage Find collection Hero desktop

Shop the George Russell Collection

Teal

GR-KA-

Shop: The adidas x Mercedes-AMG F1 Collection

Supremely talented British driver George Russell is a F1 Grand Prix winner - and one of the sport's most exciting names, racing at the top tier since 2019.

George Russell - Driver - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Kimi Antonelli

More commonly known by his middle name, Kimi, he was born in Bologna, Italy, in 2006 and joined the Junior Programme in April 2019, off the back of various titles and wins in the junior karting categories. He will become the third youngest driver to start an F1 Grand Prix when he lines up at the 2025 Australian GP, at 18 years, six months, and 20 days old.

Kimi's Milestones 

Kimi on Instagram

More commonly known by his middle name, Kimi, he was born in Bologna, Italy, in 2006 and joined the Junior Programme in April 2019 before his graduation to the pinnacle of motorsport in Formula 1.

Kimi Antonelli - Driver - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Fred Vesti

Fred's Major Milestones

“My favourite track has got to be Monaco. Things have changed a bit since 2023 when I won and got pole position in Monaco. I just realised when you find the confidence on that track and feel confident to push the car to the limit, there is nothing like it anywhere else in the world. That track has so much history as well. 

“Asking any driver before the season, I am sure they are going to say the highlight would be to win Monaco. To achieve that in Formula 2 and be quite dominant there as well is really a good experience and something I’ll never forget. 

“So it’s my favourite track because of my history there and also because it’s an incredible track to drive, once you find the confidence with the car and feel you can push right up against the walls. That’s very special.”

Monaco Track Layout

Fred's Favourite Track

Fred Vesti is Reserve Driver for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Fred Vesti - Driver

Valtteri Bottas

Ten Grand Prix victories. 20 pole positions. 67 podiums, 58 of which with Mercedes F1. A key role in five consecutive Constructors’ World Championships. A storied career. An icon of the F1 paddock. Valtteri Bottas returns to the three-pointed star for the 2025 season.

Valtteri's Milestones

Valtteri on Instagram

ValtteriBottas 77

Ten Grand Prix victories. 20 pole positions. 67 podiums, 58 of which with Mercedes F1. A key role in five consecutive Constructors’ World Championships. A storied career. An icon of the F1 paddock.

Valtteri Bottas - Driver - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Driver Cards

Careers

Community Guidelines & Reporting

Mercedes-Benz Archive

Legal Notice

Cookie Policy

Privacy Notice

Recruitment Privacy Notice

Tax Strategy

Integrity Code

Modern Slavery Act Statement

Gender Pay Reports

Terms of Use

Footer

INEOS WHT logo

PETRONAS WHT logo

CrowdStrike WHT logo

Endless WHT logo

Pirelli WHT logo

adidas footer logo

Mous Footer

Snapdragon hero logo white

TeamViewer GS

Solera WHT (1)

SIGNIFY LOGO

UBS WHT logo

HPE WHT logo

G42 Logo White RGB

Nuvei White Only

IWC WHT logo

iwc storage footer logo

AKKODIS White logo

SAP Logo

E Einhell logo white

AMD WHT logo

WhatsApp footer

Ritz-Carlton WHT logo

Nasdaq Footer Logo

SHW Vertical Stacked NoBox White

News

F1 Explained

Wallpapers

Hear From Us

Media Centre

Latest

WEB-IMAGE-3

Calendar

Standings

2025

Kimi in W16

Our Team

Drivers

F1 Academy

Esports

Club Hospitality

Team

Sustainability nav

Overview

Reports

Environmental

Social

Governance

Sustainability

M247655

About Applied Science

Engineering Services

Latest News

Contact Us

Applied Science

Mercedes fans

My Feed

My Profile

Interactive Experiences

Competitions

FAQs

T&Cs

Fans

Partners

Careers nav

Main

Juniors

Recap

Meet the drivers behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance, and the junior drivers following in their footsteps.

Team header

Carrie Donaghy

DP Web

M493273

Doriane Quote

Doriane Represents the team in F1 Academy in 2024

Doriane Pin

2025 Key Personnel - Jason Smith

Jason Smith is Applied Science Director of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. 

Jason Smith - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Jason Smith

2025 Key Personnel - Anca Raines

Anca Raines is Chief People Officer of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. 

Anca Raines - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Anca Raines

Toto Wolff

2025 Toto Wolff - Formal

An entrepreneur, a racer and an investor, Austrian-born Toto Wolff is CEO of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team and Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport.

Toto Wolff - Management Team - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

James Anagnostiadis 2025

James Anagnostiadis

James Aganostiadis Quote Gwen Lagrue

James was born in Melbourne, Australia, in 2010 and joined the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team’s Junior Programme mid-way through 2024.

James Anagnostiadis - Junior Driver

Many Nuvolini 2025

Many Nuvolini 2025 Quote

Gwen Lagrue on Many Nuvolini 

Many Nuvolini joined Mercedes in 2025. The youngest of our Junior Drivers, Many first started karting at the age of eight.

Many Nuvolini - Junior Driver

Many Nuvolini

Julia Montlaur 2025

Julia-IN-BIO

Gwen Lagrue on Julia Montlaur 

Julia joined Mercedes in 2025. She first got into motorsport through driving motocross at the age of two and a half. At the age of eight she tried out a go kart for the first time.

Julia Montlaur - Junior Driver

Julia Montlaur 

Andy Consani 2025

Andy Consani 2025 Quote

Gwen Lagrue on  Andy Consani 

Andy Consani joined Mercedes in 2025. Since starting to race on the international scene, he’s achieved top 10 finishes. 

 Andy Consani - Junior Driver

 Andy Consani

Ethan Jeff-Hall 2025

Gwen Lagrue on Ethan Jeff-Hall 

Ethan joined the Junior Programme at the start of 2025. He started indoor karting at the age of five before moving into outdoor karting and competitive racing.

Ethan Jeff-Hall - Junior Driver

Ethan Jeff-Hall 

Rashid Al Dhaheri 2025

Rashid Al Dhaheri 2025 Quote

Gwen Lagrue on Rashid Al Dhaheri

Rashid Al Dhaheri’s motorsport journey began at the age of three at Yas Marina Circuit, where he discovered a deep passion for racing during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Rashid Al Dhaheri - Junior Driver

Rashid Al Dhaheri 

Noah Strømsted 2025

Noah Strømsted 2025 Quote

Gwen Lagrue Quote Noah Stromstead

Danish racer Noah joined Mercedes in 2025. He began his racing career straight into single-seaters following an extensive F4 testing programme.  

Noah Strømsted - Junior Driver 

Noah Strømsted

2025 Key Personnel - Rich Sanders

Richard Sanders is Chief Commercial Officer of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. 

Richard Sanders - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Richard Sanders

2025 Key Personnel - Russell Braithwaite

Russell Braithwaite is Chief Financial Officer of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. 

Russell Braithwaite - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Russell Braithwaite

2025 Key Personnel - Rob Thomas

Rob Thomas is Chief Operating Officer of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.

Rob Thomas - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Rob Thomas

2025 Key Personnel - James Allison

James Allison is Technical Director of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.

James Allison - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

James Allison

2025 Key Personnel - Bradley Lord

Bradley Lord is Team Representative and Chief Communications Officer of Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team. 

Bradley Lord - Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1

Bradley Lord

Select Your Driver

Junior Drivers