Who Is George Russell’s GF, Carmen Montero Mundt? Meet Her As F1 Star Wins Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes Formula 1 driver, George Russell, is making headlines as he won the season-opening 2026 Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026. He was leading a dominant Mercedes 1-2 finish at the Albert Park Circuit. George secured the victory after starting from pole position, though he briefly lost the lead to Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc at Turn 1 due to a slow start. The early stages featured intense competition and multiple lead changes between the two drivers until a turning point on Lap 12.

Ultimately, it was the 28-year-old George Russell who crossed the line before everyone else, recording a finish time of 2.9 seconds ahead of Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with Charles Leclerc finishing third (over 15 seconds behind). George’s victory marks a strong start to his 2026 Formula 1 season, and Mercedes fans are over the moon. Amid his success, the spotlight fell on his biggest support system, his girlfriend, Carmen Montero.

Who is Carmen Montero, George Russell’s girlfriend?

Carmen Montero Mundt is a Spanish finance professional and fashion influencer, who is widely known for being in a long-term relationship with F1 driver, George Russell. Born on February 12 1998, she is currently 28 years old. Carmen was raised in Jerez, Spain, and moved to the UK at age 18 for her studies. Regarding her academic background, she graduated from the University of Westminster in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Finance. She also holds a diploma in asset allocation and risk management from the University of Geneva.

According to Carmen’s LinkedIn profile, she has worked in investor relations, notably as an associate at Ruffer LLP in London from June 2022 to October 2023. She previously worked as an associate consultant at Delta Capita for 3 months, from January to March 2022. In 2024, she published a financial e-book titled, My Investing Journey and Learning, aimed at empowering women to achieve financial independence. Interestingly, Carmen chose a career in finance because, growing up, she had seen her family struggle with financial issues during the global crisis. Regarding that, she wrote in her Instagram Story:

“I always wanted to work in finance. My family struggled financially during the global crisis, and that determined what I wanted to do from a very young age.”

How did Carmen Montero Mundt and George Russell’s relationship start?

George Russell and Carmen Montero Mundt met in London in early 2020 through a mutual friend. At the time, Russell was in his second season in Formula 1 driving for Atlassian Williams, while she was a student at the University of Westminster. George shared that their meeting was “almost by chance” as Carmen was supposed to meet his friend on a date, but he couldn’t make it, so George went in his place. Calling his and Carmen’s meeting “organic” and “not forced”, George Russell told The Sun:

Carmen Montero Mundt and George Russell’s first date to going public with their relationship

On their first date, Carmen Montero Mundt reportedly had no idea who George Russell was or anything about his profession as an F1 driver. However, they bonded quickly over a shared connection to Jerez, Spain. She is originally from the south of Spain, and he had spent significant time there during his karting years, making him surprisingly familiar with her hometown. Developing a mutual liking towards each other, George and Carmen started dating and made their relationship Instagram official in September 2020. Their first public appearance as a couple was at the Tuscan Grand Prix held at the Mugello Circuit later that same month.

George Russell credited Carmen Montero Mundt for her support

George Russell has frequently credited his partner, Carmen Montero Mundt, as “incredibly supportive” and for providing the stability needed to navigate the high pressures of F1. He openly discussed his struggles as a young F1 driver, including dealing with negative fan reactions. He credited Carmen and his inner circle for being people he can trust and talk to during difficult times. George described the F1 lifestyle as “lonely” and credited Carmen with helping him disconnect from the sport during the off-season. George believes having someone to help him switch off actually enhances his performance on the track. He was quoted by The Sun as saying:

“Having her [Carmen] on this journey means an awful lot to me because even though we are living our dream, it can be a lonely lifestyle. Having somebody to help you disconnect from that actually brings performance as well.”

What are your thoughts on George Russell’s enduring bond with his girlfriend, Carmen Montero Mundt? Let us know.

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