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When you’re a current Formula One driver like George Russell, few cars will truly excite you. But the famous motorsports figure seems genuinely pumped to be the owner of a brand new Mercedes-AMG One hypercar. That’s really not shocking at all, but it’s great to see the man express his gratitude and amazement.
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The first anyone heard of the hypercar acquisition was when Russell showed up to a nice restaurant in Monaco behind the wheel of the Mercedes-AMG One. Considering the design is rather flamboyant and the driver is quite famous, even in a place that’s used to both the combination caused a big stir.
After all, the One will be limited in production to a mere 275 units. The hypercar costs about $2.8 million without options added. You don’t see many just tooling around anywhere, including Monaco.
Two days after footage of that incident hit the internet, Russell took to his personal Instagram account to post photos of him with his new ride. He looks genuinely enthused in those pictures.
Plus, the man said he feels “honoured” to own such a vehicle, calling it a personal dream he’s harbored ever since he joined the Mercedes F1 team in 2017. Now he’s achieved that pinnacle, which probably feels surreal for the man.
He noted that the engine in the One is a modified version of what was used in the 2015 Mercedes F1 car, which was the first F1 racecar he ever drove. There’s a personal connection for him that we bet none of the other owners have.
With a curb weight of just over 3,700 lbs., thanks to plenty of carbon fiber used in the hypercar’s composition, the 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 hybrid powertrain pumps out 1,063-horsepower and really rips, pushing from 0-60 in 2.9 seconds. The hypercar can hit 219 mph, boasts extreme handling, and is literally bristling with aero elements.
For many, it’s a dream car they’ll never own. Congratulations, George Russell.
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