Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 driver George Russell lives by the motto, “If in doubt, go flat out.” This adage applies to all facets of his life, from racing to travel. Look at his social media presence — Russell piloting a fighter jet, driving a classic Mercedes and collecting a trophy — and his persona seems straight from a movie.
Between modeling designer clothing and taking snaps in picturesque locales, Russell has a fast-paced life that matches his career. And now that he’s won the 2024 Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix, one of F1’s biggest races on the U.S.
calendar, we’re guessing things are only going to go up another gear from here. “I was planning on flying in a couple of hours, but I’m definitely not getting on that flight,” Russell told the Las Vegas Review-Journal after the November 23 victory, his third of the season. “I’m going to enjoy this evening with all of my team.
It’s been a dream weekend. I don’t know why we’ve been so quick, but I’m just riding this wave right now.” “Everywhere we go, I am always most excited about the racing,” he told Forbes Travel Guide before the race.
“Las Vegas is such a surreal destination in its own right, let alone when there’s a racetrack going through the streets. Every race is like a Super Bowl, but this is like the grand Super Bowl of the season.” In addition to the dramatic positioning of the track, which made for great photo opportunities and an unforgettable light show .