Mercedes Formula 1 star George Russell has opened up in an incredibly honest interview about his childhood, revealing some hard truths about his journey to the pinnacle of motorsport.

Russell reveals financial ambitions after major family sacrifice

The British star has started the 2025 season off in stunning fashion, claiming four podiums in six races, and is likely to be offered a new contract soon, with his current deal running out at the end of 2025.

Russell sits fourth in the drivers’ championship and, alongside 18-year-old team-mate Kimi Antonelli, the pair have established themselves as the main threat to McLaren’s constructors’ championship dominance with the Brit leading the team.