Formula One’s ‘Grill the Grid’ videos always get a laugh out of their viewers. A series that usually put the drivers on the spot with seemingly simple questions, with some hilarious responses. On its latest video, drivers were quizzed on their knowledge about their peers’ racing numbers. Driver number 63 caused a few “umms…” across the grid. A couple of divers scratched their heads as they forgot the number George Russell drives with.
But what’s the story behind Russell’s number?
The Brit borrowed his brother’s number, who frequented the local indoor karting center. The fastest driver got the number 63, and his brother earned that position. As George got into karting, he took over the family number.
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The number sits proudly on William‘s livery and also appeared briefly on the Mercedes he drove in Sakhir last season. The number may prove to be lucky soon as there’s a strong possibility it may find a permanent place on one of the Silver Arrows.
Ocon and Vettel’s poor memory relating to George Russell
In a preview posted on F1’s Twitter, Ocon and Vettel seem extremely confused about Russell’s number. Esteban Ocon confidently deemed 69 to be the Brit’s number. He hits his head in dismay when he finds out he was wrong.
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Sebastian Vettel, a mentor to the young driver, falls not far behind Ocon. “George, 93,” he claims, albeit a little confused. Upon finding out he’s wrong, his explanation is worth remembering. “I see it the other way around, my kids draw 9 the other way and 6 the other way as well,” he says coyly as he draws the numbers in the air. It’s no wonder Vettel is a fan favorite- getting confused about numbers because of his kids.
Everyone knows @GeorgeRussell63's number… right? 😳
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— Formula 1 (@F1) July 9, 2021
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Either way, the number 63 will be worth remembering soon enough. George Russell is speeding his way to the top of the grid, making his mark as an extremely talented driver. Will we see the number on the same blue Williams next season? It might just look better on a silver car.
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