George Russell is one of the hottest drivers on the grid. As a prospect and now, in terms of looks as well. Recently, F1 journalist Will Buxton has been mesmerized by the Mercedes man’s eyes. This has triggered quite a reaction from the fans as well.
Not sure if it’s just me, it probably is, but recently every time I interview George I can’t help but be transfixed by his eyelashes. They’re extension and mascara Alex from A Clockwork Orange impressive.
Anyway, on with Tuesday pic.twitter.com/EFPku2ZCSI
— Will Buxton (@wbuxtonofficial) July 12, 2022
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The Briton joked about his compatriot. He said, “Not sure if it’s just me, it probably is, but recently every time I interview George I can’t help but be transfixed by his eyelashes.” He added, “They’re extension and mascara Alex from A Clockwork Orange impressive”.
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The fans have been going wild on the internet as well. Russell and his beautiful eyes have become a running joke in the community now.
the eyes, chico. They never lie. pic.twitter.com/LJfv2hQ3u1
— Gio; 7 (@devrijw1s) July 9, 2022
Mercedes also joined in on the fun. They posted a short clip focused on the Briton’s peepers.
The eyes, @GeorgeRussell63. The eyes. pic.twitter.com/USBHtjAtwb
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) July 9, 2022
i could stare at george russell’s eyes for eternity
— mar (@ari16lecdan) July 3, 2022
George Russell gains a new admirer- Will Buxton
The journalist mostly left fans pleasantly surprised with Buxton’s admiration for the driver. In fact, fans found themselves relating to the DTS personality.
Can’t believe I’m saying this but…
Will Buxton is one of us fr 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/eMVpesCmjb— Sofía (she/her) (@Sof_with_an_f) July 13, 2022
will buxton admitting he also gets lost in George’s eyes and lashes is something I was not expecting to wake up to
— b (@brittcedes44) July 12, 2022
Will 😭😭 https://t.co/1Eku1gTFZQ pic.twitter.com/otZj0ktHFV
— Virgil van Dier (@keeanth) July 13, 2022
so true bestie https://t.co/I4sUL9t8A2
— 🌈🏁✨ (@kachowtsunoda) July 12, 2022
will truly a part of stan f1 twt fr https://t.co/y7Kelvvi24
— aliven’t🌶 (@agentp_7) July 12, 2022
Others, however, seriously questioned the renowned journalist; even wondering if Buxton tweeted this on the wrong account.
will this isn’t ur burner account https://t.co/477CEjtsDp
— whit (@dannyrics) July 12, 2022
Will Buxton forgot to switch to his burner and posted horny on the main. 😭😭😭 https://t.co/CtuSPQrS0H
— Frank. N. Steyn. 🌈 (@formulalewis44) July 12, 2022
my man will fell in love https://t.co/lNedABIGgr
— Beatrice/ Bee🐝🌻 (@jellythefishhh) July 12, 2022
my dude forgot to log onto his alt for tweeting this https://t.co/20HJgffl9u
— panauti (@shoozaie) July 12, 2022
Some fans mocked Russell for not making use of them on lap 1 at the Austrian GP this weekend. He crashed into Sergio Perez on the opening lap ruining the Mexican’s race.
but if you close your eyes…#AustrianGP #GeorgeRussell #ChecoPerez pic.twitter.com/ad1iqw6Sez
— mirza. (@mvrzza) July 10, 2022
However, while the fans carry on about Russell and his stunning eyes. The Briton is sulking in hindsight of his crash with Sergio Perez in the opening laps at Austria.
Russell finds the penalty for the crash with Sergio Perez harsh
The opening lap of the Austrian GP saw George Russell spin into Sergio Perez out at turn 4. This meant that Perez ended up with damage that forced him to retire from the race. The FIA handed Russell a 5 second time penalty for his crash with Perez.
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However, Russell said, “I thought the penalty was harsh. I braked as hard as I could and I was steering as much as I could…and I knew as soon as he turned in we were going to make contact”.
Russell reiterated, “there’s nothing more I could’ve done because I was already on the limit of my car. So that was harsh.”
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Although, the fairness of the penalty is debatable. It was this incident and then the penalty that Russell believes cost him a shot at the podium in Austria. However, he will be hoping to bounce back at the next race in France.