George Russell is a racing driver from United Kingdom who competes in Formula 1 for Mercedes. Russell is a one-time champion (2018), with 15 wins and 42 podiums from 184 starts.[1]
A Racer Rating of 8,232 ranks Russell second of 12,202 indexed drivers, on an Elo scale where the strongest reach the low five figures. It is built from every indexed race in the driver's file.
| Rival | Rating | Raced | Ahead | Behind | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 Lando Norris | 7,916 | 156 | 59 | 97 | 38% |
| 🇬🇧 Lewis Hamilton | 7,848 | 134 | 52 | 82 | 39% |
| 🇳🇱 Max Verstappen | 8,474 | 131 | 21 | 110 | 16% |
| 🇹🇭 Alexander Albon | 6,226 | 130 | 83 | 47 | 64% |
| 🇫🇷 Pierre Gasly | 6,546 | 128 | 82 | 46 | 64% |
| 🇲🇨 Charles Leclerc | 7,750 | 125 | 39 | 86 | 31% |
| 🇪🇸 Carlos Sainz | 6,659 | 121 | 46 | 75 | 38% |
| 🇨🇦 Lance Stroll | 5,814 | 118 | 75 | 43 | 64% |
| 🇫🇷 Esteban Ocon | 6,494 | 109 | 78 | 31 | 72% |
| 🇲🇽 Sergio Pérez | 6,538 | 105 | 31 | 74 | 30% |
George Russell is a British driver competing in Formula One for Mercedes. Born in King's Lynn, England, he progressed through the junior single-seater ranks before securing a championship title in 2018, a result that underlined his credentials ahead of his rise into Formula One. Since establishing himself in the top flight, Russell has built a record of 184 career starts, 15 wins and 42 podium finishes, figures that place him among the most consistently competitive drivers of his generation. His performances have earned him a Racer Rating of 8,050, ranking him second among active drivers on a scale where the sport's benchmark performers sit between 10,000 and 11,500.[1]
In the 2026 season, Russell continued to perform at a high level for Mercedes, taking 8 wins and 14 podiums across 24 rounds to finish fifth in the drivers' standings. This form reinforced his status as a mainstay of the Mercedes lineup and a leading contender within the current Formula One grid. With a single championship already to his name and a[2]