Main information within the F1 neighborhood is out, and it is not about tyres however George Russell sharing one of many greatest off-track moments of his life.
Russell has introduced his engagement to long-term companion Carmen Montero Mundt.
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The Mercedes driver shared the information on social media, posting images from the proposal with a easy caption that includes a hoop and a white coronary heart.
Russell and Montero Mundt have been collectively since 2020, after being launched by a mutual buddy, and their relationship has been an everyday presence across the Method 1 paddock.
George Russell engagement attracts response from F1 paddock figures
The proposal appeared to happen throughout a non-public, candlelit dinner on a seashore, primarily based on the photographs Russell shared.
The couple seemed visibly completely happy, making essentially the most out of the second.
Montero Mundt has usually been seen supporting Russell at race weekends and has turn out to be a well-known face inside the sport over the previous few seasons.
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She works in finance and has additionally launched her personal skincare model, including to her profile away from Method 1.
Russell has beforehand spoken about her significance in his life.
Talking to The Occasions earlier this 12 months, he stated: ‘Carmen brings me stability with regards to racing and likewise a strategy to disconnect.
‘Doubtless she’s my future. So [I hope we’ll be married] sooner or later. It will not be subsequent week, however it will not be longer than 5 years. So someplace in that timeframe.’
That remark now appears telling following the engagement announcement.
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In the meantime, a number of figures from throughout the paddock have been fast to reply.
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His Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli was amongst these to ship a message, writing: ‘Congratulations to you each, mate.’
Others, together with Pierre Gasly, the Mercedes staff and Williams, additionally shared their congratulations publicly.
The response reveals how standard and well-regarded the couple are inside the sport.
Russell is presently targeted on his ongoing Method 1 marketing campaign, however this second marks a key milestone away from the monitor.
With the engagement now confirmed, consideration will probably flip to when the couple plan to take the following step, although for now Russell seems to be having fun with the second alongside a busy racing schedule.
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