George Russell has revealed his engagement to longtime girlfriend Carmen, sharing the news with his followers on Instagram. After the announcement, congratulations came in from all over the Formula 1 paddock.
The Mercedes driver posted a photo to announce that Carmen is now his fiance. The news of the couple's engagement quickly garnered attention from Russell's F1 rivals, who took to the comments to celebrate the couple.
One of the funniest responses was from Alex Albon, who seemed to imply that Russell had taken his time before finally asking her out.
“About damn time!!! So happy for you both!,” Albon wrote.
F1 Drivers Congratulate George Russell and Carmen
Oscar Piastri was brief and succinct in his reply to Russell's post, saying, “Congrats!”
Kimi Antonelli, who is with Russell at Mercedes, also congratulated the pair, writing, “Congratulations to you both mate.”
Carlos Sainz added to the party with a simple “Congrats!!” and Pierre Gasly followed with “Congrats to you both!!.”
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Sergio Perez also responded with three claps, while Alexandra-Malena Leclerc was particularly enthusiastic with her response. "So happy for youuu,” she wrote.
The reaction from the F1 community underlines how popular Russell and Carmen are within the paddock. The news wasn't just about one of the sport's top drivers; it was a moment of celebration for Russell's friends and fellow drivers.
George Russell and Carmen Take Next Step Towards Marriage
Despite the Mercedes driver's high-profile status in Formula 1, Russell and Carmen have kept their relationship relatively private.
The timing also provides Russell with something to celebrate off the racetrack as he remains in Formula 1 with Mercedes.
The engagement ring emoji and his confirmation were enough to get the F1 community celebrating. However, there is no information regarding the wedding ceremony.
From Albon joking that the proposal was overdue to messages from Piastri, Antonelli, Sainz, Gasly and Perez, Russell's rivals were quick to put their racing competition aside. At the moment, the Mercedes star has a lot to smile about. After years of being in the spotlight with Carmen, Russell has officially confirmed that the couple is engaged.