Over the years, F1 has introduced quite a few technologies into the sport, which includes interesting data analytics of a car’s track and tire performance and comparing them with that of other drivers. The latest addition to that list of appealing findings is the helmet camera. Since the Belgian Grand Prix, drivers have taken turns to produce a lap or two with a camera inside the visor of their crash helmets. This has usually happened during either FP1 or FP2 sessions, where the chances of such elements disrupting the driver are quite low. Many drivers, including George Russell [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/george-russell/] and Fernando Alonso, have sported the helmet cam so far. And the latest of all arriving from the other Alpine driver, Esteban Ocon [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/esteban-ocon/], during the FP1 session of the United States GP. There is no denying that fans have given a major thumbs up to this astonishing technological addition to the sport. But, a few might wonder, why is it receiving so much appreciation? Well, here’s why. HELMET CAM – THE BEST INVENTION YET IN F1? Most of the cameras on an F1 car, including the front wing, rear wing, nose, and top of the engine cover, are pretty much fixed. Hence, the cameras go with the car, and any bumps or even elevation changes will hardly make an impact on the viewers. However, that’s not the case with a helmet cam. Since the tiny camera is fixed inside the crash helmet, it provides the spectators with a driver’s eye view. The helmet cam clips can leave a few quite dizzy; That’s how exhilarating the view can be. While F1 opted to use the helmet cam during practice sessions most of the time, that wasn’t the case at the Italian Grand Prix weekend. Monza had Russell sport the helmet cam for the sprint qualifying. And the fans were able to watch the start from the Briton’s viewpoint. Hence, this is indeed a step forward, and there is a massive chance [https://the-race.com/formula-1/f1s-plan-to-use-new-helmet-camera-in-races-explained/] that F1 will look to introduce this helmet cam view during the main race from the start of the 2022 season. So, will the teams and drivers oblige to it? Only time will tell. Watch Story: Lewis Hamilton’s Incredible Car Collection [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/lewis-hamiltons-incredible-car-collection-f1-news-mercedes/] 

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<h2><strong>Esteban Ocon 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Esteban Ocon got the short end of the stick at the end of the 2018 season. The Frenchman took up karting in 2006 and only progressed from there.

In 2012, he joined the Formula Renault 2.0 Championship and raced there for two years. Then, in 2014, he went up to the Formula Renault 3.5 series for two races. In the same year, he raced in the European Formula 3 championship. Also, he was appointed as the test driver for Lotus F1.

A year later, he joined the GP3 Series and became a test driver for Sahara Force India. Finally, in 2016, he got his big break when he was called up by the Manor team to replace Indonesian driver <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Haryanto">Rio Haryanto</a>.

For the next two years, Ocon partnered with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-perez/">Sergio Perez</a> at Force India, later renamed to Racing Point.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
In his first season in European Formula 3, he proved his mettle straightaway by grabbing a podium in the first race. He followed it up with a win in the next race. From Race 2 in Hockenheim, he registered a podium streak of eight races. Overall, he won the championship with nine wins and 12 podiums.

In GP3, he took the championship again and he did not finish lower than 7th. Ocon bagged one win and 13 podiums on his way to the title, beating Luca Ghioto.

Coming to Ocon's F1 stint, he had a record 27-race finishing streak. Sadly, it was broken in Brazil 2017 after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/romain-grosjean/">Romain Grosjean</a> collided with him. He went on to finish 8th in the 2017 championship.

In 2018, he ended the season in 12th place and his performance was not enough to warrant a seat anywhere. Fortunately, Mercedes snapped him up and made him their reserve driver.

After a year away from F1, Ocon is back at Renault. For the 2021 F1 season, he will drive with F1 Champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>. The Renault F1 team is rebranded as the Alpine F1 team.

The French driver achieved his best F1 performance at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, where he finished in 2nd position.

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<h2>Esteban Ocon: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
As per <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/">Race Fans</a>, Esteban's salary is $5 million. His Net Worth is under review.
<h2><strong>Esteban Ocon: Endorsements</strong></h2>
Ocon is sponsored by Castrol, Infiniti, RCi, MAPFRE, BP Ultimate, Dupont, Microsoft, Bell &amp; Ross.
<h2>How to contact Esteban Ocon</h2>
Fans can connect with Ocon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/estebanocon/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/oconesteban">Twitter</a>.
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon celebrates on the podium after finishing the race in second place Pool via REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu Esteban Ocon 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Esteban Ocon got the short end of the stick at the end of the 2018 season. The Frenchman took up karting in 2006 and only progressed from there. In 2012, he joined the Formula Renault 2.0 Championship and raced there for two years. Then, in 2014, he went up to the Formula Renault 3.5 series for two races. In the same year, he raced in the European Formula 3 championship. Also, he was appointed as the test driver for Lotus F1. A year later, he joined the GP3 Series and became a test driver for Sahara Force India. Finally, in 2016, he got his big break when he was called up by the Manor team to replace Indonesian driver Rio Haryanto. For the next two years, Ocon partnered with Sergio Perez at Force India, later renamed to Racing Point. On-track Achievements In his first season in European Formula 3, he proved his mettle straightaway by grabbing a podium in the first race. He followed it up with a win in the next race. From Race 2 in Hockenheim, he registered a podium streak of eight races. Overall, he won the championship with nine wins and 12 podiums. In GP3, he took the championship again and he did not finish lower than 7th. Ocon bagged one win and 13 podiums on his way to the title, beating Luca Ghioto. Coming to Ocon&#8217;s F1 stint, he had a record 27-race finishing streak. Sadly, it was broken in Brazil 2017 after Romain Grosjean collided with him. He went on to finish 8th in the 2017 championship. In 2018, he ended the season in 12th place and his performance was not enough to warrant a seat anywhere. Fortunately, Mercedes snapped him up and made him their reserve driver. After a year away from F1, Ocon is back at Renault. For the 2021 F1 season, he will drive with F1 Champion Fernando Alonso. The Renault F1 team is rebranded as the Alpine F1 team. The French driver achieved his best F1 performance at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, where he finished in 2nd position. Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; December 6, 2020 Racing Point&#8217;s Sergio Perez sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates winning the race on the podium with second placed Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace Esteban Ocon: 2021 Net Worth As per Race Fans, Esteban&#8217;s salary is $5 million. His Net Worth is under review. Esteban Ocon: Endorsements Ocon is sponsored by Castrol, Infiniti, RCi, MAPFRE, BP Ultimate, Dupont, Microsoft, Bell &amp; Ross. How to contact Esteban Ocon Fans can connect with Ocon on Instagram and Twitter.  Age 23  Marital Status Single  Residence Normandy  Nationality France  Team Alpine F1  Endorsements BWT  Championships 0  Annual Salary $5 million    Birthday 17th September

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<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso 2022: </strong><strong>Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso has been established as one of the best drivers of his generation. The Spaniard is one driver who should never be underestimated. Even in a car that was not up to the mark, he would wring out every ounce of performance and put it in places where it should not be.

He made his debut in 2001 driving for Minardi. It was also the same year that <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kimi-raikkonen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kimi Raikkonen</a> made his debut. In 2002, he joined forces with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/renault/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Renault</a> in the capacity of a test driver before graduating to a race seat in 2003.

After winning two back-to-back championships, he moved to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">McLaren</a>. However, he returned to Renault a year later. In 2010, he joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ferrari</a> and raced for them until 2014. Finally, he returned to McLaren in 2015 and stayed with them until his retirement in 2018.

Shortly after retiring, Fernando Alonso and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb0pTpqGkpU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">swapped rides</a> as part of a special one-off event. The double World Champion drove Johnson's Chevrolet Camaro by Hendrick Motorsports while Johnson took to the wheel of Alonso's 2018 McLaren F1 car.

However, Alonso's 'retirement' from Formula 1 didn't last very long. In July 2020, Alonso announced his return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Renault turned Alpine in 2021. Coming full circle, Alonso rejoined the French team, having completed 2 previous stints with the Enstone outfit.

The Spaniard partnered Esteban Ocon at the Renault-powered Alpine Racing over the 2021 season. Alonso went on to clinch his first podium in years at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.

He will stay with the team until the end of 2022 while his teammate extended his stay until the end of 2024.

READ MORE- <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-all-has-former-f1-driver-fernando-alonso-dated-a-list-of-his-girlfriends-from-the-past/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Who Has Fernando Alonso Dated? A List of His Girlfriends From the Past</a>
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Stats and On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso is a double-World Champion with the Renault F1 team. His maiden podium came in 2003 in what was just his second race for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Later that year, the maiden win would follow at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Grand_Prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hungarian Grand Prix</a>. He bagged a few more podiums in 2004. And in 2005, he wrestled the championship away from<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Michael Schumacher</a>. That year, he won by a hefty 21 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, and Michael Schumacher was held off by a 60-point void.

2006 was a bit closer between him and Michael, with 13 points separating them. In 2007, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lewis Hamilton</a> happened, and it was a tumultuous year for Alonso and his new team, McLaren.

Beyond that year, the win well gradually began to dry up for the Spaniard. He only picked up 13 wins across 10 years. The 2013 Spanish Grand Prix was his last win for Ferrari and in Formula One.

In an F1 career spanning 17 years, Alonso started 322 Grand Prix, winning 32 races and clinching 97 podiums in the process. He also racked up 1937 points.

It's no secret that Alonso is aiming for the 'triple crown' in motorsport. The triple crown involves winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500.

Alonso has triumphed in Monaco and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is keen to add another feather to his cap with a win at the Indy500.

Sadly, he's been unlucky so far. In his first attempt in 2017, Alonso retired from the race, having led the race for a commendable 27 laps. In 2019, Alonso failed to qualify for the event following a series of issues, which weren't entirely of his own making. He competed in the 2020 event with Arrow McLaren SP but hardly made an impression as he qualified P26 and reached home in P21.

[caption id="attachment_484160" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-484160" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-838396468.jpg" alt="Fernando Alonso ahead of the 2017 Belgian Grand prix" width="1920" height="1280" /> SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 24: Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda talks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
Fernando's net worth is <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/fernando-alonso-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated to be worth $240 million</a>. His annual salary in his final F1 season with McLaren <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/fernando-alonso/#4e1ee7534406" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">was a whopping $33 million</a>. Despite staying away from F1 for 2 whole seasons, he received a king's welcome at Alpine, as the Spaniard enjoyed a salary of $25M in 2021, which also rated him as the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2021/07/22/formula-1-highest-paid-drivers-hamilton-verstappen/?sh=47a3a6fe1182" target="_blank" rel="noopener">third highest-paid driver</a> on the grid. As of 2022, Alonso will earn $20M per year and is likely to extend his Alpine F1 contract at least until the end of 2023.

He won the Sports Prince of Asturias Award in 2005.
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Endorsements</strong></h2>
He was 39th on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2018. He received around $1 million in endorsements and a salary of $33 million. Fernando Alonso often sports cool sunglasses, which are made by his own fashion brand- Kimoa, a brand that he is sponsored by.
<h2>Best Moments of Fernando Alonso</h2>
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Foundations and Charity</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso supports the <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/fernando-alonso" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sightsavers International foundation</a>. It works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counseling, and training. He is also the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.

In 2007, Fernando founded the <a href="https://www.fernandoalonso.com/category/fundacion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fundación Fernando Alonso</a>, which is a foundation that aims to promote road safety.

<strong>ALSO READ- </strong><a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-coronavirus-news-fernando-alonso-join-hands-with-unicef-to-donate-masks-in-spain/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Fernando Alonso Join Hands With UNICEF to Donate Masks in Spain</a>
<h3>How to contact Fernando Alonso</h3>
Fans can reach out to Fernando Alonso through his official website at <a href="https://www.fernandoalonso.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fernandoalonso.com</a>

Alternatively, those interested can contact Alonso through his multiple social media handles, which include -  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/fernandoalo_oficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/alo_oficial?lang=es" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FernandoAlonsoOficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Qatar Grand Prix &#8211; Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar &#8211; November 21, 2021 Third placed Alpine&#8217;s Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium with champagne REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Fernando Alonso 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Fernando Alonso has been established as one of the best drivers of his generation. The Spaniard is one driver who should never be underestimated. Even in a car that was not up to the mark, he would wring out every ounce of performance and put it in places where it should not be. He made his debut in 2001 driving for Minardi. It was also the same year that Kimi Raikkonen made his debut. In 2002, he joined forces with Renault in the capacity of a test driver before graduating to a race seat in 2003. After winning two back-to-back championships, he moved to McLaren. However, he returned to Renault a year later. In 2010, he joined Ferrari and raced for them until 2014. Finally, he returned to McLaren in 2015 and stayed with them until his retirement in 2018. Shortly after retiring, Fernando Alonso and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson swapped rides as part of a special one-off event. The double World Champion drove Johnson&#8217;s Chevrolet Camaro by Hendrick Motorsports while Johnson took to the wheel of Alonso&#8217;s 2018 McLaren F1 car. However, Alonso&#8217;s &#8216;retirement&#8217; from Formula 1 didn&#8217;t last very long. In July 2020, Alonso announced his return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Renault turned Alpine in 2021. Coming full circle, Alonso rejoined the French team, having completed 2 previous stints with the Enstone outfit. The Spaniard partnered Esteban Ocon at the Renault-powered Alpine Racing over the 2021 season. Alonso went on to clinch his first podium in years at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix. He will stay with the team until the end of 2022 while his teammate extended his stay until the end of 2024. READ MORE- Who Has Fernando Alonso Dated? A List of His Girlfriends From the Past Fernando Alonso: Stats and On-track Achievements Fernando Alonso is a double-World Champion with the Renault F1 team. His maiden podium came in 2003 in what was just his second race for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Later that year, the maiden win would follow at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He bagged a few more podiums in 2004. And in 2005, he wrestled the championship away from Michael Schumacher. That year, he won by a hefty 21 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, and Michael Schumacher was held off by a 60-point void. 2006 was a bit closer between him and Michael, with 13 points separating them. In 2007, Lewis Hamilton happened, and it was a tumultuous year for Alonso and his new team, McLaren. Beyond that year, the win well gradually began to dry up for the Spaniard. He only picked up 13 wins across 10 years. The 2013 Spanish Grand Prix was his last win for Ferrari and in Formula One. In an F1 career spanning 17 years, Alonso started 322 Grand Prix, winning 32 races and clinching 97 podiums in the process. He also racked up 1937 points. It&#8217;s no secret that Alonso is aiming for the &#8216;triple crown&#8217; in motorsport. The triple crown involves winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500. Alonso has triumphed in Monaco and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is keen to add another feather to his cap with a win at the Indy500. Sadly, he&#8217;s been unlucky so far. In his first attempt in 2017, Alonso retired from the race, having led the race for a commendable 27 laps. In 2019, Alonso failed to qualify for the event following a series of issues, which weren&#8217;t entirely of his own making. He competed in the 2020 event with Arrow McLaren SP but hardly made an impression as he qualified P26 and reached home in P21. SPA, BELGIUM &#8211; AUGUST 24: Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda talks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Fernando Alonso: 2022 Net Worth Fernando&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be worth $240 million. His annual salary in his final F1 season with McLaren was a whopping $33 million. Despite staying away from F1 for 2 whole seasons, he received a king&#8217;s welcome at Alpine, as the Spaniard enjoyed a salary of $25M in 2021, which also rated him as the third highest-paid driver on the grid. As of 2022, Alonso will earn $20M per year and is likely to extend his Alpine F1 contract at least until the end of 2023. He won the Sports Prince of Asturias Award in 2005. Fernando Alonso: Endorsements He was 39th on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2018. He received around $1 million in endorsements and a salary of $33 million. Fernando Alonso often sports cool sunglasses, which are made by his own fashion brand- Kimoa, a brand that he is sponsored by. Best Moments of Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso: Foundations and Charity Fernando Alonso supports the Sightsavers International foundation. It works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counseling, and training. He is also the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. In 2007, Fernando founded the Fundación Fernando Alonso, which is a foundation that aims to promote road safety. ALSO READ- Fernando Alonso Join Hands With UNICEF to Donate Masks in Spain How to contact Fernando Alonso Fans can reach out to Fernando Alonso through his official website at https://www.fernandoalonso.com Alternatively, those interested can contact Alonso through his multiple social media handles, which include &#8211;  Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 40  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse None  Residence Switzerland  Nationality Spanish  Endorsements Kimoa  Height 1.71m  Ethnicity White  Championships 2  Kids 0

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[caption id="attachment_530457" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-530457" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210128150450/GettyImages-1159706437.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> HUNGARORING, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - 2019/08/04: George Russell of ROKiT Williams Racing in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3><strong>George Russell: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements</strong></h3>
George Russell is a British racing driver. He has been an incredible asset to the historic Williams F1 team alongside his teammate, Nicolas Latifi. The Briton is also a Mercedes junior driver, which has now led him to secure a seat for the 2022 F1 season alongside 7-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton.

He also got a chance to drive the Mercedes F1 car during the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when Lewis Hamilton missed the race due to Covid-19. Russell almost pulled off a stunning race victory only for the team to mess up the strategy and deny him of it.

Like all other drivers, Russell began his racing career in karting. He first began competing in 2006 and has not looked back since then.

[caption id="attachment_470307" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-470307" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-12-05T180516Z_707986909_UP1EGC51E8SGW_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SAKHIR.jpg" alt="George Russell following the qualifying session at Sakhir Grand Prix 2020" width="1920" height="1293" /> Formula One F1 - Sakhir Grand Prix - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - Mercedes' George Russell celebrates after qualifying in second position Pool via REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu[/caption]
<h3><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h3>
Russell took his first championship, the 2014 BRDC Formula 4 Championship. He fended off challenges from the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_Maini">Arjun Maini</a> and Raoul Hyman.

A year later, he placed sixth at the 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship. But in 2016, he improved his position to 3rd in the championship.

He moved to the GP3 series in 2017 and became a <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mercedes">Mercedes</a> and Force India test driver. In the same year, he won the GP3 title from compatriot Jack Aitken.

During the following year, Russell joined the FIA Formula 2 Championship and won it in his very first season. He fended off the likes of fellow F1 newcomers <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lando-norris/">Lando Norris</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexander-albon/">Alexander Albon</a>.

Following his Formula 2 championship win, Russell signed for Williams in 2019, making his début at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, alongside Robert Kubica.

Russell is contracted to drive for Williams until the conclusion of the 2021 season. After a tough couple of seasons, Russell finally broke the point-less streak at the 2021 Hungarian GP, where he secured his first points for the team. Soon, over the very next race weekend at Spa, he also managed to claim his first podium, followed by another top 10 finish at Sochi. As of the Russian GP, Russell has managed to secure a total of 19 points in his career.

Following the 2021 season, Russell will be making a giant leap onto the championship-winning Mercedes AMG, replacing Valtteri Bottas.
<h3>George Russell: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
<a href="https://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/1495177/George-Russell-net-worth" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Reports</a> claim that Russell's net worth is around $1 million, but of course, the Briton is still lurking amongst the early stages of his career. Hence, the number will indeed rise in the coming years. Also, Russell's salary is likely around $1.2 million per year. However, now that a move to Mercedes is in the offing, his salary is set to take a steep rise.
<h3><strong>George Russell: Endorsements</strong></h3>
Russell is backed by Mercedes, AMG, the BRDC, Bell Helmets, and Alpinestars among others.
<h3>How to contact George Russell</h3>
Fans can contact Russell on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/georgerussell63/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/georgerussell63">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GeorgeRussell63">Facebook</a>.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">22</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Single</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Kings Lynn</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">UK</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Mercedes, AMG, BRDC, Bell Helmets, Alpinestars</td>
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</tbody>
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George Russell

HUNGARORING, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY &#8211; 2019/08/04: George Russell of ROKiT Williams Racing in the paddock during the F1 Grand Prix of Hungary. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images) George Russell: 2021 Net Worth, Salary and Endorsements George Russell is a British racing driver. He has been an incredible asset to the historic Williams F1 team alongside his teammate, Nicolas Latifi. The Briton is also a Mercedes junior driver, which has now led him to secure a seat for the 2022 F1 season alongside 7-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton. He also got a chance to drive the Mercedes F1 car during the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix when Lewis Hamilton missed the race due to Covid-19. Russell almost pulled off a stunning race victory only for the team to mess up the strategy and deny him of it. Like all other drivers, Russell began his racing career in karting. He first began competing in 2006 and has not looked back since then. Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Mercedes&#8217; George Russell celebrates after qualifying in second position Pool via REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu On-track Achievements Russell took his first championship, the 2014 BRDC Formula 4 Championship. He fended off challenges from the likes of Arjun Maini and Raoul Hyman. A year later, he placed sixth at the 2015 FIA Formula 3 European Championship. But in 2016, he improved his position to 3rd in the championship. He moved to the GP3 series in 2017 and became a Mercedes and Force India test driver. In the same year, he won the GP3 title from compatriot Jack Aitken. During the following year, Russell joined the FIA Formula 2 Championship and won it in his very first season. He fended off the likes of fellow F1 newcomers Lando Norris and Alexander Albon. Following his Formula 2 championship win, Russell signed for Williams in 2019, making his début at the 2019 Australian Grand Prix, alongside Robert Kubica. Russell is contracted to drive for Williams until the conclusion of the 2021 season. After a tough couple of seasons, Russell finally broke the point-less streak at the 2021 Hungarian GP, where he secured his first points for the team. Soon, over the very next race weekend at Spa, he also managed to claim his first podium, followed by another top 10 finish at Sochi. As of the Russian GP, Russell has managed to secure a total of 19 points in his career. Following the 2021 season, Russell will be making a giant leap onto the championship-winning Mercedes AMG, replacing Valtteri Bottas. George Russell: 2021 Net Worth Reports claim that Russell&#8217;s net worth is around $1 million, but of course, the Briton is still lurking amongst the early stages of his career. Hence, the number will indeed rise in the coming years. Also, Russell&#8217;s salary is likely around $1.2 million per year. However, now that a move to Mercedes is in the offing, his salary is set to take a steep rise. George Russell: Endorsements Russell is backed by Mercedes, AMG, the BRDC, Bell Helmets, and Alpinestars among others. How to contact George Russell Fans can contact Russell on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 22  Marital Status Single  Spouse None  Residence Kings Lynn  Nationality UK  Endorsements Mercedes, AMG, BRDC, Bell Helmets, Alpinestars

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