GEORGE RUSSELL

How the new Williams driver intends to grasp his F1 chance

Age 20 Nationality British

2018

Formula 2 with ART. Formula 1 tests for Force India and Mercedes. Signed to a Williams race seat for 2019

2017

GP3 champion with ART. Joins Mercedes‘ young driver programme, testing for their F1 team and driving for Force India in two practice sessions

2016

Third in European F3 with Hitech GP, taking two wins

2015

Sixth in European Formula 3 with Carlin, taking one win

2014

BRDC F4 champion and Mclaren Autosport BRDC Award winner. Race winner in Formula Renault Eurocup

2006-13

Multiple British karting champion. European champion in 2011 and 2012