George Russell (pembalap): Perbedaan antara revisi

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Russell lahir di [[King's Lynn]], [[Norfolk]], dari ayahnya Steve dan ibunya Alison.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 Oktober 2018|title=Russell parents joy at Formula One deal|url=https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/russell-parents-joy-formula-one-deal|website=Morning Star|language=en|access-date=08 September 2021|archive-date=2018-10-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012202452/https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/russell-parents-joy-formula-one-deal|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell adalah anak paling bungsu dan memiliki 2 saudara: Cara, dan Benjy. Russell masuk karting di umur 7 tahun, bersama dengan kakaknya Benjy yang juga terlibat dalam karting kompetitif. Besar di Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, Russell sekolah di Wisbech Grammar School,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bishop|first=Chris|date=15 Maret 2019|title=On eve of his first Grand Prix, Norfolk’s F1 hope vows: ‘I want to be world champion’|url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-george-russell-eyes-f1-world-title-1362804|website=On eve of his first Grand Prix, Norfolk’s F1 hope vows: ‘I want to be world champion’|language=en|access-date=08 September 2021|archive-date=2022-04-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415224205/https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/norfolk-george-russell-eyes-f1-world-title-1362804|dead-url=no}}</ref> sebelum pindah ke Milton Keynes di umur 18 tahun agar bisa lebih dekat dengan timnya.<ref>{{Cite web|date=29 Juli 2020|title=George Russel on racing close friends, getting Toto Wolff's attention, and more|url=https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NjQzMzkucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMC0wNy0yODovcG9zdHMvNzY0MzE2NQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiA7pP75-7yAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQEw|website=podcasts.google.com|language=en|access-date=08 September 21|archive-date=2022-04-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408153907/https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NjQzMzkucnNz/episode/dGFnOmF1ZGlvYm9vbS5jb20sMjAyMC0wNy0yODovcG9zdHMvNzY0MzE2NQ?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiA7pP75-7yAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQEw|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell mulai karting pada tahun 2006 dan maju ke kelas kadet pada tahun 2009, menjadi juara MSA Inggris dan juara Inggris Terbuka. Pada tahun 2010 ia pindah ke kategori Rotax Mini Max di mana ia menjadi juara Super One Inggris, juara Formula Kart Stars Inggris, dan juga memenangkan Kartmasters British Grand Prix. Russell naik ke kelas KF3 pada tahun 2011, memenangkan gelar SKUSA Supernationals dan menjadi [[Kejuaraan Eropa CIK-FIA,]] gelar yang berhasil dipertahankannya pada tahun 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CIK-FIA European KF3 Championship 2012 standings {{!}} Driver Database|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/european-championship---kf3/2012/|website=www.driverdb.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2019-04-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190404171519/https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/european-championship---kf3/2012/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Pada tahun terakhir kartingnya pada tahun 2013, Russell menempati posisi ke-19 di Kejuaraan Dunia KF1 CIK-FIA.<ref>{{Cite web|title=CIK-FIA World Championship - KF 2013 standings {{!}} Driver Database|url=https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/world-championship-kf1/2013/|website=www.driverdb.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-05-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230506175535/https://www.driverdb.com/championships/standings/world-championship-kf1/2013/|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Pada awal 2017, Russell bergabung dengan Mercedes sebagai bagian dari [[Mercedes Junior Team|program pembalap junior]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Edmonson|first=Laurence|date=19 Januari 2017|title=George Russell added to Mercedes' junior programme|url=https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18508537/british-racing-driver-george-russell-added-mercedes-junior-programme|website=ESPN.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2017-01-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124133840/https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/18508537/british-racing-driver-george-russell-added-mercedes-junior-programme|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell berpartisipasi dalam tes musim di Budapest tanggal 1–2 Agustus.<ref>{{Cite web|date=24 Juni 2017|title=George Russel to test W08 in Budapest|url=https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/mercedes-amg-f1/george-russell-to-test-w08-in-budapest/|website=www.mercedesamgf1.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523211052/https://www.mercedesamgf1.com/en/mercedes-amg-f1/george-russell-to-test-w08-in-budapest/|archive-date=23 Mei 2019|access-date=08 September 2021}}</ref> Di bulan November di tahun yang sama diumumkan bahwa Russell akan debut di [[Formula Satu]] di [[Grand Prix Brasil]], berpartisipasi dalam sesi latihan bebas pertama untuk [[Force India]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Galloway|first=James|date=16 November 2017|title=Brazilian GP: George Russell on his F1 practice debut|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11120796/brazilian-gp-british-hopeful-george-russell-on-his-f1-practice-debut|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=08 September 2021|archive-date=2022-12-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221226011346/http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/11120796/brazilian-gp-british-hopeful-george-russell-on-his-f1-practice-debut|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|date=7 November 2017|title=Russell to drive Force India in practice|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/41907080|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=08 September 2021|archive-date=2017-11-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108065512/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/41907080|dead-url=no}}</ref> Ia membalap untuk Force India lagi di sesi latihan pertama [[Grand Prix Abu Dhabi]].<ref name=":0" />

Russell diumumkan sebagai salah satu Pirelli Tyre Test Drivers untuk Force India di Mei 2018, menyelesaikan 123 lap.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 Mei 2018|title=Russell Completes 123 Laps in Pirelli Tyre Test for Force India|url=https://www.georgerussell63.com/press/russell-completes-123-laps-in-barcelona-test-for-sahara-force-india|website=www.georgerussell63.com|language=en|access-date=08 September 2021|archive-date=2019-05-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190523205552/https://www.georgerussell63.com/press/russell-completes-123-laps-in-barcelona-test-for-sahara-force-india|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Pada 13 Oktober 2018, George Russell menandatangani kontrak multi-tahun dengan [[Williams F1|Williams]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 Oktober 2018|title=Williams sign Mercedes junior Russell on multi-year deal|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.williams-sign-mercedes-junior-russell-on-multi-year-deal.20FsNkLv60MCmc0IGUkEc4.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718133634/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.williams-sign-mercedes-junior-russell-on-multi-year-deal.20FsNkLv60MCmc0IGUkEc4.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> menjadi rekan setim [[Robert Kubica]] untuk [[Formula Satu musim 2019|musim 2019]].<ref>{{Cite news|last=Benson|first=Andrew|date=22 November 2018|title=Kubica to race for Williams in 2019|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/46300009|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2018-11-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181122094105/https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/46300009|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell kesulitan mendapat poin karena mobil [[Williams FW42]] yang dikendarainya menjadi mobil paling lambat di musim 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mitchell|first=Scott|date=1 Maret 2019|title=Russell accepts Williams slowest despite &quot;big step&quot;|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-williams-slowest/4345758/|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718132131/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-williams-slowest/4345758/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Di [[Grand Prix F1 Jerman 2019|Grand Prix Jerman 2019]] George Russell melintasi garis finis di posisi ke-13 dan diklasifikasikan ke posisi 11 setelah 2 pembalap [[Alfa Romeo dalam Formula Satu|Alfa Romeo]] mendapat penalti karena menggunakan bantuan, sementara Kubica diklasifikasikan ke posisi 10 untuk mendapatkan poin satu-satunya bagi Williams di musim 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 Juli 2019|title=Alfa Romeo penalised post-race, Williams score first 2019 point {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alfa-romeo-penalised-post-race-williams-score-first-2019-point.4z9k1dIrDmAsJAs8KtJaUx.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 21|archive-date=2022-11-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115213816/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.alfa-romeo-penalised-post-race-williams-score-first-2019-point.4z9k1dIrDmAsJAs8KtJaUx.html|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Scott|first=Matthew|date=28 Juli 2019|title=Hamilton, Kubica score German GP points after Alfa Romeo penalised|url=https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/42793/hamilton-kubica-score-german-gp-points-after-alfa-romeo-penalised/|website=GPfans|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718175211/https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/42793/hamilton-kubica-score-german-gp-points-after-alfa-romeo-penalised/|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Di [[Grand Prix F1 Singapura 2019|Singapura]], Russell tidak bisa menyelesaikan balapan ketika ia bersentuhan dengan mobil [[Romain Grosjean]] yang sedang mencoba menyalip, yang menyebabkan Russell menabrak dinding.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Straw|first=Edd|date=22 September 2019|title=Russell: Grosjean deserved worse outcome in Singapore GP clash|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-grosjean-deserved-worse-outcome-in-singapore-gp-clash-4988358/4988358/|website=www.autosport.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718132139/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-grosjean-deserved-worse-outcome-in-singapore-gp-clash-4988358/4988358/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Dia kemudian tersingkir lagi dari balapan berikutnya di [[Grand Prix F1 Rusia 2019|Rusia]] setelah menderita masalah pada mur roda.<ref>{{Cite web|date=4 Oktober 2019|title=Russian Grand Prix 2019: Wheel nut retainer caused Russell retirement in Sochi, say Williams {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.wheel-nut-retainer-caused-russell-retirement-in-sochi-say-williams.3IB9jqVwUl4Ek8aJUqOW8X.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2019-10-06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191006120545/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.wheel-nut-retainer-caused-russell-retirement-in-sochi-say-williams.3IB9jqVwUl4Ek8aJUqOW8X.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> [[Grand Prix F1 Brasil 2019|Grand Prix Brasil]] yang kacau memberikan salah satu dari sedikit peluang musim debut Russell untuk membalap mobil lain, di mana safety car yang terlambat memungkinkan dia untuk finis di posisi ke-12, hanya berjarak 1,5 detik dari posisi pencetak poin.<ref>{{Cite web|date=17 November 2019|title=George Storms to 12th in Chaotic Brazilian GP|url=https://www.georgerussell63.com/press/george-storms-to-12th-in-chaotic-brazilian-gp|website=www.georgerussell63.com|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718132132/https://www.georgerussell63.com/press/george-storms-to-12th-in-chaotic-brazilian-gp|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell mengakhiri musim di tempat ke-20 di kejuaraan, menjadi satu-satunya pembalap yang gagal mencetak poin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=2019 Driver Standings|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2019/drivers.html|website=Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2019-05-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526191916/https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html/2019/drivers.html|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell masih membalap untuk Williams di musim [[Formula Satu musim 2020|2020]], bermitra dengan mantan pesaing dan runner-up Formula 2 2019 [[Nicholas Latifi]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 November 2019|title=Latifi to Williams for 2020: F2 racer replaces Kubica {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.latifi-to-williams-for-2020-f2-racer-replaces-kubica.3GkU6EaImKmzKt6qZU0eiF.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2019-11-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128091835/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.latifi-to-williams-for-2020-f2-racer-replaces-kubica.3GkU6EaImKmzKt6qZU0eiF.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> Dia mundur dari balapan pembuka di [[Grand Prix F1 Austria 2020|Austria]] karena kehilangan tekanan bahan bakar.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bottas wins eventful Austrian GP from Leclerc after Hamilton penalty|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/bottas-wins-eventful-austrian-gp-from-leclerc-after-hamilton-penalty-4981430/4981430/|website=www.autosport.com|language=en|access-date=2021-09-07|archive-date=2023-03-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230320191341/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/bottas-wins-eventful-austrian-gp-from-leclerc-after-hamilton-penalty-4981430/4981430/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Untuk [[Grand Prix F1 Steiermark 2020|Grand Prix Steiermark]], Russell memulai balapan di urutan ke-11 setelah kualifikasi basah, mengalahkan posisi kualifikasi terbaiknya sebelumnya di urutan ke-14.<ref>{{Cite web|date=11 Juli 2020|title=George ends Williams Q2 drought in Styrian GP Qualifying|url=https://www.georgerussell63.com/press/george-russell-ends-williams-q2-drought-in-styrian-gp-qualifying|website=www.georgerussell63.com|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718132131/https://www.georgerussell63.com/press/george-russell-ends-williams-q2-drought-in-styrian-gp-qualifying|dead-url=no}}</ref> Peluang Russell mencetak poin berakhir ketika ia melebar dan keluar dari trek,<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 Juli 2020|title='I messed up' admits George Russell after Lap 4 off in Styrian GP – but says ‘slow’ Williams was bigger problem {{!}} Formula 1®`|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-messed-up-admits-russell-after-lap-4-off-in-styrian-gp-but-says-slow-car.629eTPbqmQWg0ynbcFjbEk.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718132130/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.i-messed-up-admits-russell-after-lap-4-off-in-styrian-gp-but-says-slow-car.629eTPbqmQWg0ynbcFjbEk.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> dan akhirnya finis di urutan ke-16.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kalinauckas|first=Alex|date=12 Juli 2020|title=Styrian GP: Hamilton takes controlled victory in Mercedes 1-2 as Ferraris collide|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/styrian-gp-hamilton-takes-controlled-victory-in-mercedes-1-2-as-ferraris-collide-4981211/4981211/|website=www.autosport.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2023-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405212852/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/styrian-gp-hamilton-takes-controlled-victory-in-mercedes-1-2-as-ferraris-collide-4981211/4981211/|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell tersingkir dari [[Grand Prix F1 Belgia 2020|Grand Prix Belgia 2020]] setelah sebuah roda nyasar dari mobil [[Antonio Giovinazzi]] menabrak Williams-nya.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Galloway|first=James|date=31 Agustus 2020|title=Belgian GP: Lewis Hamilton wins to stretch title lead, Ferrari out of points|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/report/12433/12059831/belgian-gp--lewis-hamilton-wins-to-stretch-title-lead--ferrari-out-of-points|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2023-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230731192432/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12059831|dead-url=no}}</ref> Di [[Grand Prix F1 Toskana 2020|Grand Prix Toskana]], Russell memulai di urutan ke-18 tetapi berlari di posisi poin untuk sebagian besar balapan dibantu oleh tingkat gesekan yang lebih tinggi dari biasanya. Dia berlari di tempat kesembilan sebelum periode bendera merah kedua, tetapi mengalami restart yang buruk, turun kembali ke urutan ke-12 dan terakhir. Meskipun melewati Romain Grosjean, ia akhirnya tidak dapat maju lebih jauh, dan finis di urutan ke-11.<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 September 2020|title=Tuscan GP: George Russell denied first Formula 1 points in cruel finish|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/36305/12071330/tuscan-gp-george-russell-denied-first-formula-1-points-in-cruel-finish|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2020-09-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918015258/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/36305/12071330/tuscan-gp-george-russell-denied-first-formula-1-points-in-cruel-finish|dead-url=no}}</ref> Di [[Grand Prix F1 Emilia Romagna 2020|Grand Prix Emilia Romagna]], Ia tersingkir dari posisi ke-10 saat ia mengikuti safety car, sebuah insiden yang ia sebut "kesalahan terbesar dalam karir saya".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Luke|date=2 November 2020|title=Russell: Imola F1 safety car crash the biggest mistake of my career|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-imola-f1-safety-car-crash-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-career-4977629/4977629/|website=www.autosport.com|language=en|access-date=07 September 2021|archive-date=2021-07-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718132136/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-imola-f1-safety-car-crash-the-biggest-mistake-of-my-career-4977629/4977629/|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell menggantikan sementara [[Lewis Hamilton]] di [[Mercedes-Benz di Formula Satu|Mercedes]] untuk [[Grand Prix F1 Sakhir 2020|Grand Prix Sakhir 2020]], menyusul hasil tes virus corona positif untuk Hamilton,<ref>{{Cite news|date=4 Desember 2020|title=F1: Gantikan Hamilton yang Kena Covid-19, George Russell Siap Tampil Tanpa Beban|url=https://sport.tempo.co/read/1411393/f1-gantikan-hamilton-yang-kena-covid-19-george-russell-siap-tampil-tanpa-beban/full&view=ok|work=[[Tempo.co]]|access-date=7 September 2021}}{{Pranala mati|date=Januari 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> sementara kursi Russell di Williams digantikan sementara oleh [[Jack Aitken]]. Russell menyatakan dalam konferensi pers pra-acara dia merasa "tidak ada tekanan",<ref>{{Cite news|last=Benson|first=Andrew|date=3 Desember 2020|title=Russell under 'no pressure' in Mercedes|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/55179911|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-01-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123171916/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/55179911|dead-url=no}}</ref> mengikuti harapan kepala tim Mercedes [[Toto Wolff]] bahwa mobil akan finis di lima besar.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|last=Benson|first=Andrew|date=5 Desember 2020|title=Mercedes 'impressed but not surprised' as Russell shines|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/55203576|newspaper=BBC Sport|language=en-GB|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2020-12-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207235515/https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/55203576|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell lolos ke posisi kedua di barisan depan untuk start balapan, nyaris kehilangan pole untuk rekan setimnya [[Valtteri Bottas]] dengan selisih 26 milidetik.<ref name=":2" /> Russell mengambil kendali awal dari awal balapan dan memimpin sebagian besar balapan, tetapi dengan 20 lap tersisa, mekanik tim Mercedes memasang ban depan Bottas di mobil Russell, mengharuskan dia kembali masuk pit di lap berikutnya untuk menukar ban lagi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=6 Desember 2020|title=Mercedes handed €20,000 fine for Russell tyre mix-up in Sakhir Grand Prix {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mercedes-handed-eur20-000-fine-for-russell-tyre-mix-up-in-sakhir-grand-prix.3PwKTGxftR3C8ACA5DcDKj.html|website=www.formula1.com|publisher=[[Formula Satu]]|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-05-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525200351/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mercedes-handed-eur20-000-fine-for-russell-tyre-mix-up-in-sakhir-grand-prix.3PwKTGxftR3C8ACA5DcDKj.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> Ia kemudian mengalami kebocoran ban sepuluh lap sebelum finis dan terpaksa masuk pit lagi.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|last=Kalinauckas|first=Alex|date=7 Desember 2020|title=F1 Sakhir GP: Perez takes shock win as Russell denied by pit blunder and puncture|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-sakhir-gp-perez-takes-shock-win-as-russell-denied-by-pit-blunder-and-puncture-4976538/4976538/|website=www.autosport.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-03-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331230153/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/f1-sakhir-gp-perez-takes-shock-win-as-russell-denied-by-pit-blunder-and-puncture-4976538/4976538/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell selesai di tempat kesembilan dan mendapatkan tiga poin pertama Kejuaraan Dunia, dua poin untuk kesembilan dan satu untuk lap tercepat.<ref name=":3" /> Russell dipuji oleh media dan tim Mercedes atas penampilannya di Sakhir.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Brundle|first=Martin|date=8 Desember 2020|title=Martin Brundle: Sergio Perez, George Russell and the story of a dramatic Sakhir GP|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24096/12154973/martin-brundle-sergio-perez-george-russell-and-the-story-of-a-dramatic-sakhir-gp|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2020-12-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201208224618/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24096/12154973/martin-brundle-sergio-perez-george-russell-and-the-story-of-a-dramatic-sakhir-gp|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Cooper|first=Adam|date=9 Desember 2020|title=Mercedes impressed by how Russell handled F1 pressure|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-impressed-by-how-attacking-russell-handled-pressure/4923546/?ic_source=home-page-widget&ic_medium=widget&ic_campaign=widget-1|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2022-05-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220513234615/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mercedes-impressed-by-how-attacking-russell-handled-pressure/4923546/?ic_source=home-page-widget&ic_medium=widget&ic_campaign=widget-1|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell kembali ke Williams tepat waktu untuk latihan di [[Grand Prix F1 Abu Dhabi 2020|Abu Dhabi]] setelah Hamilton dapat kembali berkompetisi.<ref>{{Cite web|date=10 Desember 2020|title=Hamilton to make Mercedes return in Abu Dhabi after testing Covid-negative, with Russell heading back to Williams {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.hamilton-to-make-mercedes-return-in-abu-dhabi-after-testing-covid-negative.6crMz5aWmfElFkpMdTpLwL.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2020-12-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201210174506/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.hamilton-to-make-mercedes-return-in-abu-dhabi-after-testing-covid-negative.6crMz5aWmfElFkpMdTpLwL.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> Setelah sesi latihan hari Jumat, Russell mengatakan kembali ke Williams untuk acara ini adalah "perasaan aneh", setelah berkompetisi di Mercedes yang lebih cepat minggu sebelumnya.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Luke|date=12 Desember 2020|title=George Russell: &quot;Strange feeling&quot; learning of return to Williams|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-strange-feeling-learning-of-return-to-williams/4925387/?ic_source=home-page-widget&ic_medium=widget&ic_campaign=widget-1|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2020-12-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201212160329/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-strange-feeling-learning-of-return-to-williams/4925387/?ic_source=home-page-widget&ic_medium=widget&ic_campaign=widget-1|dead-url=no}}</ref> Untuk acara tersebut Russell mengenakan helm khusus sebagai penghormatan kepada [[Frank Williams]] dan [[Claire Williams]];<ref>{{Cite web|last=Walsh|first=Fergal|date=11 Desember 2020|title=Russell to wear Williams tribute helmet for Abu Dhabi GP|url=https://www.motorsportweek.com/2020/12/11/russell-to-wear-williams-tribute-helmet-for-abu-dhabi-gp/|website=Motorsport Week|language=en-GB|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2020-12-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211085234/https://www.motorsportweek.com/2020/12/11/russell-to-wear-williams-tribute-helmet-for-abu-dhabi-gp/|dead-url=no}}</ref> keduanya meninggalkan Formula Satu setelah [[Grand Prix F1 Italia 2020|Grand Prix Italia 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Richards|first=Giles|date=3 September 2020|title=Frank and Claire Williams hand over reins of legendary F1 team|url=http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/sep/03/frank-and-claire-williams-hand-over-reins-of-legendary-f1-team|website=the Guardian|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-03-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230305001427/https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/sep/03/frank-and-claire-williams-hand-over-reins-of-legendary-f1-team|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell lolos ke urutan 18 di depan [[Pietro Fittipaldi]] dan rekan setimnya Latifi.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bradley|first=Charles|date=12 Desember 2020|title=Abu Dhabi GP qualifying results & grid, Verstappen on pole|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/abu-dhabi-gp-qualifying-grid-results/4925752/?nrt=54|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2022-04-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408154125/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/abu-dhabi-gp-qualifying-grid-results/4925752/?nrt=54|dead-url=no}}</ref> Setelah berjuang dengan mengelola ban selama balapan, ia finis di urutan ke-15.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Larkam|first=Lewis|date=13 Desember 2020|title=F1 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Full Race Results at Yas Marina|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/results/950383/1/f1-2020-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-full-race-results-yas-marina|website=Crash|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2022-04-08|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408154125/https://www.crash.net/f1/results/950383/1/f1-2020-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-full-race-results-yas-marina|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Russell dipertahankan di Williams untuk musim 2021, bersama Latifi. Di [[Grand Prix F1 Emilia Romagna 2021|Grand Prix Emilia Romagna]], ia bertabrakan dengan Valtteri Bottas setelah berlomba di jalan yang basah dan kehilangan kendali atas mobilnya saat mencoba menyalip, menyebabkan kedua mobil berhenti dan memicu [[bendera merah]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Herbert|first=Danny|date=14 April 2021|title=Russell and Bottas crash analysis|url=https://drivetribe.com/p/russell-and-bottas-crash-analysis-DUpm07EeT7C8THxciAzozQ|website=DriveTribe|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2022-01-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220122153611/https://drivetribe.com/p/russell-and-bottas-crash-analysis-DUpm07EeT7C8THxciAzozQ|dead-url=yes}}</ref> Russell awalnya menyalahkan insiden itu pada Bottas yang menuduh pembalap Finlandia itu 'berusaha membunuhnya',<ref>{{Cite web|last=Morlidge|first=Matt|date=19 April 2021|title=George Russell and Valtteri Bottas crash: Drivers blame each other for causing 'dangerous' Imola collision|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12279561/george-russell-and-valtteri-bottas-crash-drivers-blame-each-other-for-causing-dangerous-imola-collision|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=2022-01-18|archive-date=2021-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210418235403/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/12279561/george-russell-and-valtteri-bottas-crash-drivers-blame-each-other-for-causing-dangerous-imola-collision|dead-url=no}}</ref> tetapi kemudian mencabut klaimnya dan meminta maaf kepada Bottas dan timnya.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|date=19 April 2021|title=F1 news: Russell apologises to Bottas for Imola incident|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-apologises-to-bottas-imola-incident/6350886/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-03-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314035219/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-apologises-to-bottas-imola-incident/6350886/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-F1&utm_term=News&utm_content=www|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Dia berlari di tempat ke-15 sebelum bendera merah di [[Grand Prix F1 Azerbaijan 2021|Grand Prix Azerbaijan]], tetapi gagal melakukan restart karena masalah gearbox.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wilde|first=Jon|date=8 Juni 2021|title=George Russell explains why he didn't take Baku restart {{!}} Planet F1|url=https://www.planetf1.com/news/george-russell-baku-restart-exit/|website=PlanetF1|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601053439/https://www.planetf1.com/news/george-russell-baku-restart-exit/|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix|url=https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/368c9a24-956f-495c-bd0f-75310ca4e454/2021-azerbaijan-grand-prix|website=williamsf1.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-04-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405224832/https://www.williamsf1.com/posts/368c9a24-956f-495c-bd0f-75310ca4e454/2021-azerbaijan-grand-prix|dead-url=no}}</ref> Dia finis di urutan ke-12 di [[Grand Prix F1 Prancis 2021|Grand Prix Prancis]], di depan delapan pembalap lainnya, kemudian mengatakan bahwa ini adalah "balapan terbaik yang pernah dia miliki bersama Williams".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gale|first=Ewan|date=20 Juni 2021|title=Russell declares French GP his "best race ever" in F1|url=https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/66407/russell-declares-french-gp-his-best-race-ever-in-f1/|website=GPfans|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2022-05-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520084108/https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/66407/russell-declares-french-gp-his-best-race-ever-in-f1/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Di [[Grand Prix F1 Steiermark 2021|Grand Prix Steiermark]], Russell mencapai posisi kualifikasi 11, dengan jarak 8 milidetik dari Q3. Russell naik ke posisi 10 setelah pembalap [[Scuderia AlphaTauri|AlphaTauri]] [[Yuki Tsunoda]] mendapat penalti, yang menjadikan ini posisi awal terbaiknya untuk Williams.<ref>{{Cite web|date=26 Juni 2021|title=Styrian GP: Yuki Tsunoda grid drop for Valtteri Bottas block moves George Russell into top 10|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/36606/12342547/styrian-gp-yuki-tsunoda-grid-drop-for-valtteri-bottas-block-moves-george-russell-into-top-10|website=Sky Sports|language=en|access-date=18 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-06-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626235649/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/36606/12342547/styrian-gp-yuki-tsunoda-grid-drop-for-valtteri-bottas-block-moves-george-russell-into-top-10|dead-url=no}}</ref> Selama balapan, Russell berhasil mendapatkan 2 posisi di lap pembuka, menempatkannya di urutan ke-8 di belakang [[Fernando Alonso]]. Russell mengadu beberapa kali untuk mencoba menyelesaikan masalah keandalan sebelum mundur pada lap 38.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Luke|last2=Vording|first2=Ronald|date=27 Juni 2021|title=Russell rues &quot;typical&quot; bad luck after Styrian GP retirement|url=https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-rues-typical-bad-luck-after-styrian-gp-retirement/6615160/|website=us.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630202411/https://us.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-rues-typical-bad-luck-after-styrian-gp-retirement/6615160/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Russell membawa Williams ke Q3 untuk pertama kalinya di [[Grand Prix F1 Austria 2021|Grand Prix Austria]], mendapat posisi ke-9, posisi kualifikasi tertinggi untuk Williams sejak 2017;<ref>{{Cite web|last=McDonagh|first=Connor|date=3 Juli 2021|title=F1 2021 Austrian Grand Prix - Full Qualifying Results|url=https://www.crash.net/f1/results/982592/1/f1-2021-austrian-grand-prix-full-qualifying-results|website=Crash|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230325071852/https://www.crash.net/f1/results/982592/1/f1-2021-austrian-grand-prix-full-qualifying-results|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Kelly|first=Sean|date=3 July 2021|title=2021 Austrian Grand Prix qualifying facts and stats: McLaren secure first front row start for almost a decade {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.austrian-gp-qualifying-facts-and-stats-mclaren-secure-first-front-row-start.1zuvvwLS7n6VGNkcU43KIc.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-07-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210705010218/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.austrian-gp-qualifying-facts-and-stats-mclaren-secure-first-front-row-start.1zuvvwLS7n6VGNkcU43KIc.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> Namun Russell naik ke P8 setelah [[Sebastian Vettel]] menerima penalti tiga grid karena menghalangi Alonso di akhir Q2.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 Juli 2021|title=Vettel handed 3-place grid drop for impeding Alonso in qualifying {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-vettel-handed-3-place-grid-drop-for-impeding-alonso-in-qualifying.7GgtvflZ8oncSBvUpU34UU.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-07-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703174611/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.breaking-vettel-handed-3-place-grid-drop-for-impeding-alonso-in-qualifying.7GgtvflZ8oncSBvUpU34UU.html|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Collantine|first=Keith|date=3 Juli 2021|title=2021 Austrian Grand Prix F1 starting grid|url=https://www.racefans.net/2021/07/03/2021-austrian-grand-prix-grid/|website=RaceFans|language=en-GB|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-06-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230607095335/https://www.racefans.net/2021/07/03/2021-austrian-grand-prix-grid/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Ia finis balapan di posisi ke-11.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rencken|first=Dieter|last2=Wood|first2=Ida|date=4 Juli 2021|title="You get what you deserve" admits Russell after missing points again · RaceFans|url=https://www.racefans.net/2021/07/04/you-get-what-you-deserve-admits-russell-after-missing-points-again/|website=RaceFans|language=en-GB|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2021-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828204538/https://www.racefans.net/2021/07/04/you-get-what-you-deserve-admits-russell-after-missing-points-again/|dead-url=no}}</ref> Di [[Grand Prix F1 Hungaria 2021|Grand Prix Hungaria 2021]], Russell menyelesaikan karier terbaiknya di urutan ke-8 (awalnya ke-9, tetapi dipromosikan setelah diskualifikasi bagi [[Sebastian Vettel]]) dan mendapatkan poin pertamanya di Williams.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Smith|first=Luke|last2=Cooper|first2=Adam|date=2 Agustus 2021|title=Russell surprised by tears over first F1 points for Williams|url=https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-surprised-by-tears-over-first-f1-points-for-williams/6640961/|website=www.autosport.com|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2023-01-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103120617/https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/russell-surprised-by-tears-over-first-f1-points-for-williams/6640961/|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Pada sesi kualifikasi [[Grand Prix F1 Belgia 2021|Grand Prix Belgia]] yang diguyur hujan, Russell menempati posisi kedua di belakang Max Verstappen. Ini menandai start baris depan pertama untuk Williams sejak [[Grand Prix F1 Italia 2017|Grand Prix Italia 2017]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.qualifying-verstappen-denies-russell-shock-pole-in-dramatic-wet-qualifying.XP92uMlcsG9ZQbF0vpqYn.html|title=QUALIFYING: Verstappen denies Russell shock pole in dramatic wet qualifying session at Spa|website=formula1.com|date=28 Agustus 2021|accessdate=28 Agustus 2021|archive-date=2021-08-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828152920/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.qualifying-verstappen-denies-russell-shock-pole-in-dramatic-wet-qualifying.XP92uMlcsG9ZQbF0vpqYn.html|dead-url=no}}</ref> Perlombaan sempat tertunda oleh cuaca basah dan akhirnya hanya dua lap yang diselesaikan, keduanya dalam kondisi safety car. Ini memungkinkan Russell untuk mempertahankan posisinya dan mengklaim podium pertamanya di Formula Satu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/36305/12394797/belgian-gp-george-russell-embraces-strange-first-f1-podium-as-qualifying-heroics-count|title=Belgian GP: George Russell embraces 'strange' first F1 podium as qualifying heroics count|website=skysports.com|date=29 Agustus 2021|accessdate=30 Agustus 2021|archive-date=2021-08-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829210140/https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/36305/12394797/belgian-gp-george-russell-embraces-strange-first-f1-podium-as-qualifying-heroics-count|dead-url=no}}</ref> Pada [[Grand Prix F1 Italia 2021|Grand Prix Italia 2021]], Russell selesai posisi kesembilan, mencetak dua poin tambahan.

Ia menyelesaikan musim 2021 di posisi ke-15, dengan perolehan 16 poin.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Standings|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/results.html|website=Formula 1® - The Official F1® Website|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2015-02-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150221052213/http://www.formula1.com/results/season/2013/|dead-url=no}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=George Russell in 2021|url=https://www.racing-statistics.com/en/f1-drivers/compare/george-russell/seasons/2021|website=Formula 1 Statistics|language=en|access-date=19 Januari 2022|archive-date=2022-04-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416141321/https://www.racing-statistics.com/en/f1-drivers/compare/george-russell/seasons/2021|dead-url=no}}</ref>

George Russell bergabung dengan tim [[Mercedes-Benz di Formula Satu|Mercedes]] pada musim 2022 bersama [[Lewis Hamilton]], menggantikan [[Valtteri Bottas]] yang pindah ke [[Alfa Romeo dalam Formula Satu|Alfa Romeo]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=07 September 2021|title=Mercedes announce George Russell will partner Lewis Hamilton in 2022 as Briton signs long-term deal {{!}} Formula 1®|url=https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mercedes-announce-george-russell-will-partner-lewis-hamilton-in-2022.jtndbCmN3CR8Lm9s54e4T.html|website=www.formula1.com|language=en|access-date=08 September 2021|archive-date=2021-09-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210907090616/https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.mercedes-announce-george-russell-will-partner-lewis-hamilton-in-2022.jtndbCmN3CR8Lm9s54e4T.html|dead-url=no}}</ref>

Pada Maret 2021, Russell ditunjuk sebagai direktur [[Asosiasi Pembalap Grand Prix]], menggantikan [[Romain Grosjean]] yang mundur<ref>{{Cite web|last=Noble|first=Jonathan|date=24 Maret 2021|title=F1 news: George Russell replaces Grosjean as GPDA director|url=https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-new-gpda-director-grosjean/5862512/|website=www.motorsport.com|language=en|access-date=2022-03-11|archive-date=2021-06-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624204317/https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/russell-new-gpda-director-grosjean/5862512/|dead-url=no}}</ref> setelah kepindahannya dari Formula Satu ke [[INDYCAR|IndyCar]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Elson|first=James|date=2021-02-03|title=Romain Grosjean joins IndyCar for 2021|url=https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/romain-grosjean-joins-indycar-for-2021|website=Motor Sport Magazine|language=en-GB|access-date=2022-03-11|archive-date=2021-07-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210723184601/https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/articles/single-seaters/romain-grosjean-joins-indycar-for-2021|dead-url=no}}</ref>

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