George Russell on Style, IWC Watches, and His Two-Wardrobe Life
Formula One driver George Russell, currently second in the 2026 standings, spoke with Surface sister brand Dorsia ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix about his personal style. He describes his look as timeless and understated, influenced by David Beckham and James Bond. Russell notes that fashion is important because people form opinions before he speaks, and dressing with intention improves his performance. His two homes—Monaco and the UK—pull his wardrobe in opposite directions: clean and refined in Monaco, rugged and layered in the UK. He favors minimalist looks and brands like Belstaff, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren. His go-to accessory is the IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar watch, which he calls classy yet versatile. He never travels without his pillow from home and always wears country boots, a nod to his farming background.
Key facts
- George Russell is second in the 2026 F1 standings.
- He lives in Monaco and grew up in the English countryside.
- He cites David Beckham and James Bond as style influences.
- He represents Mercedes-AMG Petronas, IWC, and himself.
- His favorite watch is the IWC Ingenieur Perpetual Calendar.
- He prefers minimalist style and brands like Belstaff, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana, and Ralph Lauren.
- He always travels with his pillow from home.
- He wears country boots as a nod to his farming background.
Entities
Institutions
- Mercedes-AMG Petronas
- IWC
- Belstaff
- Brunello Cucinelli
- Loro Piana
- Ralph Lauren
- Surface
- Dorsia
Locations
- Monaco
- Monaco Grand Prix
- United Kingdom