British Driver George Russell Reveals His Luxurious $2.7 Million Hypercar

British racing driver George Russell has unveiled his latest acquisition, a limited-edition Mercedes-AMG ONE worth approximately $2.7 million. Described as his “dream car,” this high-end hypercar is set to be the crown jewel of his impressive collection.

A Dream Car Comes True for George Russell

Sharing photos of him alongside his new car on social media, Russell joins an exclusive list of owners that includes Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. The Mercedes driver expressed his excitement about owning this dream car in a heartfelt Instagram post: “MY DREAM CAR!!! So honored to own this car and it’s been a dream of mine ever since I joined F1 back in 2017!! Crazy that the engine is a modified version from our 2015 F1 car – the first ever F1 car I drove. What a beast!!!

With only 275 units produced worldwide, each hand-built by Mercedes-AMG, this hypercar stands out for its exclusivity and Formula 1 technology. Powered by a hybrid powertrain producing 1,049 horsepower, it shares numerous technologies with its race-going counterparts.

The Heart of the Hypercar: A Modified F1 Engine

At its core lies a Mercedes-Benz PU106B Hybrid engine – a 1.6-litre turbocharged 90-degree V6 engine, a modified version of the engine used in ‘ dominant hybrid era cars. This engine is one of the most successful F1 engines of all time, surpassed only by Honda after Red Bull’s domination in 2023.

The combustion engine alone produces 566 horsepower, but a complex hybrid system contributes another 483 horses via four electric motors. This results in impressive performance figures, including a 0-62 mph time of just 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 219 mph.

Breaking Records on the Track

Since its production began in 2023, the AMG ONE has set numerous track records. It became the first production car to dip below 6:30 at the iconic Nurburgring with a time of 6:29.090 minutes, and holds the production car lap record at Hockenheim.

With Russell now in Miami for the race at the International Autodrome, the team hopes for a “more competitive showing.” Team principal Toto Wolff expressed optimism about the weekend ahead: “We have had a good start to the season but we have no sense of entitlement or complacency. We want to continue, and build on, the positive trajectory we have established so far in the first five races. Saudi Arabia was a more challenging Grand Prix but, with temperatures high and the same tyre compound range as in Jeddah, we have plenty of learnings we can take into this weekend. We are therefore hopeful of a more competitive showing.