Did you know that F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2025 winner George Russell is also a modern style icon?

Fresh off his victory at the 2025 F1 Singapore Night Race, Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver George Russell is proving he’s more than just fast on the track, with a refined sense of style redefining what modern elegance looks like in motorsport.

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F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2025 winner George Russell paired a casual-cool cream outfit with the one-of-a-kind IWC Ingenieur Automatic 42 with a signature blue dial
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When George Russell crossed the finish line at the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, punching the air in victory under the glittering night lights of the Marina Bay Street Circuit, it marked more than just a career milestone. It was a crowning moment for the 27-year-old Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver — a calm and calculated racer who’s been steadily building his legacy both on and off the track.

George Russell channelling a debonair Bond in Ralph Lauren at this year’s Wimbledon

Photo: Ralph Lauren

Steady rise to pole position

Born in King’s Lynn, England, in 1998, Russell’s ascent through the motorsport ranks has been defined by discipline and perseverance. From his early karting days to clinching the 2018 Formula 2 Championship, his path to F1 was a textbook study in consistency. 

His F1 debut came in 2019 with Williams Racing, where he quickly gained a reputation for precision and poise. By 2022, he was racing alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, earning his first Grand Prix victory in Sao Paulo. And now, three years later, his triumphant moment in Singapore has sealed his place among the sport’s elite.

George Russell flaunts the IWC Big Pilot’s Watch TOP GUN Edition “Mojave Desert”, while his team-mate Kimi Antonelli wears the IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team

Photo: IWC

Sophisticated and effortless

Unlike Hamilton’s flamboyant and fashion-forward wardrobe, George Russell’s fashion sense leans towards timeless minimalism. He favours clean silhouettes, neutral tones, and tailored fits — a style that mirrors his calm and amicable persona. What he lacks in ostentation, he makes up for in refinement. His growing fanbase has come to admire his understated elegance, which feels both relatable and quietly aspirational.

Russell himself has said he prefers “a timeless look” over fleeting trends, and that philosophy is visible in his day-to-day wardrobe. Whether walking the paddock, attending team events, or fronting global campaigns, he exudes an easy sophistication that’s increasingly catching the eye of the fashion world.

The brands he wears

As a global ambassador for Tommy Hilfiger, Russell has brought the American brand’s modern classics into the F1 paddock. His campaign shoots showcase him in sleek polos, cropped jackets, and smart-casual layers that bridge sport and luxury. Beyond sponsorship, he’s developed a genuine affinity for the brand’s clean aesthetic — embodying Hilfiger’s blend of heritage and modernity.

He also launched the George Russell × Belstaff Apex Edit, a collaboration rooted in functional elegance. The capsule, featuring outerwear and rugged essentials, mirrors his off-duty sensibilities: practical yet polished, ready for travel or the track.

And then there’s his ongoing relationship with IWC Schaffhausen, one of Mercedes’ official partners. Whether wearing the Swiss luxury brand’s Big Pilot’s Watch TOP GUN Edition “Mojave Desert” or the Ingenieur Automatic 40 Ref. IW328908 or the limited-edition IWC Performance Chronograph, Russell’s wristwear reinforces the brand’s shared values of precision engineering and sporty refinement.

IWC brand ambassador George Russell was spotted at the world premiere of F1 The Movie with an IWC Ingenieur Automatic 40 Ref. IW328908, which is inspired by the custom-made model worn by Brad Pitt’s character in the movie

Photo: IWC

His quiet style power

George Russell may not dominate the front rows of fashion week, but his influence is steadily growing. His partnerships — with Tommy Hilfiger, Belstaff, and IWC — form a cohesive narrative: speed meets sophistication, form meets function.

As he basks in the glow of his Singapore Grand Prix victory, Russell’s evolution from promising racer to polished global personality feels complete. His style may be subtle, but in the dazzling and high-octane world of Formula 1, it’s proof that elegance and excellence can coexist — and sometimes, the subtlest statements make the strongest impression.

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