“Kind of Like George Clooney”: George Russell & Co Hilariously React to Bizarre F1 Edit

Mercedes driver George Russell is one of the most exciting drivers of the new generation. The Britton has been tipped as a future world champion and has all the ability to do so. However, there is still some time for that.

In the meantime, there has been a clip of Russell doing the rounds of the internet. The 24-year-old can be seen reacting to drivers with aging filters on them, making some hilarious comparisons in the process.

Does George Russell turn into George Clooney?

In a recent interview with ESPN, Mercedes F-1 driver, George Russell was presented with images of drivers on the grid. However, there was one twist. All the pictures were aged. Russell had a thing or two to say about the pictures.

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The driver was, naturally, presented a picture of himself first. To which he had somewhat of a mixed reaction. The driver exclaimed, “Wowzer… I look the oldest of them all… I’m liking the grey hair”. He then added, “It’s kind of like George Clooney-esque isn’t it”. 

However, Russell had a few complaints, “It’s looking good.. Although I’ve got more wrinkles than everyone else”. He had a few things to say about the other drivers as well, “Some of these are awful…Lance is not a good look”.

He was also shown a picture of Fernando Alonso to which he reacted, “He looks the same!”. Fellow F-1 driver Lando Norris was also presented with the images. The generally comic Norris gave his two cents on their appearances as well.

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In the meantime, Russell would be focused and hoping for a good showing in Canada this weekend. The Britton currently sits P4 in the driver standings. He will be aiming for Charles Leclerc, who sits in P3 above him.