Inside George Russell’s glam lifestyle, driving a £140k car and enjoying breaks away with stunning girlfriend Carmen

BRITISH F1 racer George Russell has outshone his more illustrious team mate at Mercedes.

The rising star, 24, has got off to a blistering star this season – and currently sits in fourth place in the Drivers Championship.

Mercedes driver George Russell, pictured with girlfriend Carmen, enjoys a lavish lifestyle away from the F1 circuitCredit: Instagram / @carmenmmundt

George Russell joined Mercedes this season and is already providing competition for Lewis HamiltonCredit: PA

Russell, pictured next to Lewis Hamilton in 2010, as an aspiring F1 champ

He moved to the reigning F1 constructors champions in the summer – earning a bumper £5MILLION payday.

That helps the talented racer continue to fund his enviable lifestyle… even though he’s still some way short of new team-mate Hamilton’s mega £40m pay-grade.

Russell currently rents a flat in an affluent area of London, but he has plans to join many F1 colleagues in millionaires’ playground Monaco.

Away from the racing circuit, the Norfolk-born star drives a £140,000 car – fittingly a Mercedes AMG GT.

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He also manages to enjoy luxurious breaks away to stunning destinations like St Barts and Santorini, and is joined by glam girlfriend Carmen Montero Mundt.

Russell already leads a playboy lifestyle, despite his tender years.

KING’S LYNN TO A KING’S RANSOM

Rising star Russell was born in King’s Lynn to father Steve and mother Alison.

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The youngest of three children, he has a sister, Cara and older brother, Benjy.

He caught the racing bug when he started go karting at the age of seven alongside Benjy, who was involved in competitive karting.

But by 18, he moved to Milton Keynes to be closer to British Formula 3 Championship racing team, Hitech.

In early 2017, he joined Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport as a part of their junior driver programme.

A year later, Williams announced that Russell had signed a multi-year deal to drive for their team.

By the age of seven, Russell was kartingCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

George’s older brother spent his youth competing in karting

Russell celebrates victory in Race 1 of the FIA GP3 championship at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in 2017Credit: Getty – Contributor

As soon as he was thrust into the spotlight, Russell’s love life was placed under the microscope.

He met stunning Seychelle de Vries, who was once linked to Max Verstappen, when he raced in Formula 2 in 2017.

They reportedly dated for three years, before calling it quits.

Now, Russell has been seen with stunning Carmen Montero Mundt.

Back in February, the pair were spotted on holiday in St Barts together kissing on a sunlounger and frolicking in the sea.

While in August, Russell was spotted enjoying a break in Santorini.

Most recently, they shared some loved up snaps enjoying the country side.

Seychelle de Vries dated Russell for three years

Carmen Montero Mundt is Russell’s current girlfriendCredit: Splash

In February last year, Russell and Carmen were spotted on a dream holiday in St BarthsCredit: Splash

Russell and Carmen seen together before the Dutch Grand PrixCredit: Rex

Most recently, Russell enjoyed a trip to the country sideCredit: Instagram / @carmenmmundt

COMPANY CAR

Call it fate, but Russell has always had a penchant for Mercedes.

On top of his current swanky Mercedes AMG GT, he has always favoured the car manufacturer as his ride.

He’s been spotted with TWO AMG C 63 motors that cost in the region of £80,000.

Russell proudly displays his cars on social media to over two million followers.

About the AMG GT, that’s capable of reaching 0-60mph in just three seconds, he wrote on Instagram: “Love my little rocket!”

Russell shows off his prized possession – a £140,000 Mercedes AMG GTCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

Russell once said about his AMG GT, ‘Love my little rocket!’Credit: Instagram @georgerussell63

Through the years, Russell has also been spotted with two AMG C 63 Mercedes carsCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

The AMG C 63 costs around £80,000Credit: Instagram @georgerussell63

HE’S A STUDENT OF THE SPORT

One of Russell’s many heroes is the late, great Niki Lauda.

In 2017, the up-and-comer got the opportunity to meet his hero in Baku after a race.

Lauda even took the student to a Black Eyed Peas concert, after meeting him at a hotel.

Russell became friends with the three-time F1 champ, and would often lean on him for advice.

During lockdown last year, Russell shared a picture of himself reading Lauda’s autobiography.

While he was stuck at home when the coronavirus pandemic was at its height, he made sure he continued to workout and stay in shape.

He also fitted an F1 simulator to polish up on his driving skills in his bedroom.

Niki Lauda was an influence on Russell in his early yearsCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

Russell shared an image reading Lauda’s autobiography during lockdownCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

Devoted Russell has his own F1 sim in his homeCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

HEALTHY LIVING

Crucial to Russell’s is his diet plan.

Regularly, he shares snaps on social media of what he eats – and it’s never unhealthy.

From poke bowls to fresh salads, the athlete makes sure he’s putting the right food in his body.

Coupled with going to the gym, it’s what keeps Russell in peak condition and lean for a race car.

Aside from driving, and working out seven days a week, Russell also likes to play squash and get out on his mountain bike.

LOVES SPORT

Playing and competing in sport just isn’t enough for Russell.

When he has some downtime, he’s happy to sit in front of the TV and watch a live event.

During the Euros, he shared an image online cheering on England. The football fan is a devoted Wolves supporter, like his dad.

While last year, he encouraged his followers to comment who they felt would win the Indy 500, which he was tuned into.

Fitness fanatic Russell plays a variety of sports including squash and loves riding on his mountain bikeCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

A healthy salad is Russell’s go-to mealCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

Football fan Russell cheered on England during the EurosCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

Joining Mercedes will earn Russell a huge payday so he can continue to enjoy the high-lifeCredit: Instagram @georgerussell63

And in 2019, he was in the stands at Twickenham to cheer on England against France in the Six Nations.

This year, it’s Russell who is getting all the cheers in the Mercedes car.

They could just have the next British F1 champ on their hands too.

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