The British Formula 1 driver has just added an exceptional car jewelry to his collection. George Russell recently received the keys to the Mercedes-AMG Onea hybrid hypercar which represents the ultimate in road technology inspired by Formula 1. A machine that has been seen in the streets of Monaco, where the pilot has groaned this mechanical monster which holds the record on the legendary track of the Nürburgring.
A hypercar directly derived from Formula 1
When you are F1 pilot, you also like to take advantage of thrills on the road. This is obviously the case with George Russell which has offered itself the best in the Mercedes range. There Mercedes-AMG One is not a simple car – it is a concentrate of racing technologies suitable for the road.
Initially presented in 2017, this hypercar is the result of extraordinary engineering work which took several years before reaching its final version. And for good reason: to operate an F1 engine on the road was almost impossible. (A challenge that the engineers have taken brilliantly, even if it gave them a lot of cold sweats.)
A powertrain worthy of F1
Under the hood of this beast hides a fascinating mechanic. The heart of the system is a V6 Turbo de 1.6 liters – the same block as the one who propelled Mercedes to his world titles between 2014 and 2020. This heat engine alone develops 670 chbut this is only the beginning …
The whole is completed by four electric motors strategically placed to optimize performance. In total, the combined power reaches 1063 cha figure that makes you dizzy. This association is fueled by a battery of 8,4 kWh which even allows you to travel approximately 18 kilometers In 100% electric mode.
Wondering what the performance of such a machine looks like? The figures speak for themselves: Less than 3 seconds to reach 100 km/h and only 7 seconds To reach 200 km/h. Values that are dangerously close to those of a real formula 1!
A technical jewel with some particularities
Interesting fact that shows the race DNA of this car: the engine is designed to last approximately 50,000 kilometers. Once this distance has been reached, the owner will have to go to the factory for a complete reconstruction of the block. This is the price to pay when you drive with a technology directly derived from the competition.
The aesthetics of the car are up to its performance. With its die -rod which open up and front, its imposing rear spoiler And its aggressive lines, the Mercedes-AMG One clearly displays its ambitions.
The copy chosen by Russell has a shade Elegant dark blue and presents several references to its race number, the 63both inside and outside. Even the personalized license plate ” 063G Recalls the identity of his illustrious owner.
A dream come true for the British pilot
“The car of my dreams !!! It is an honor to be the owner of this model. It was my dream since I joined Mercedes F1 in 2017. It is crazy to think that it has a modified version of the engine of our 2015 F1, the first Mercedes of F1 that I piloted. What a machine! “, Enthusiastic the pilot on social networks.
This passion is not surprising when you know that the Mercedes-AMG One holds the title of The fastest standard car on the Nürburgring Nordschleife circuitone of the most demanding tracks in the world. A feat that confirms the exceptional status of this model.
A very closed owner club
The basic price of the Mercedes-AMG One revolves around 2.5 million euros Excluding taxes. With the different French taxes and personalization options, we easily arrive at almost 3 million euros.
Russell is not the only F1 pilot or ex-pilot to have this hypercar. According to information available, Nico Rosberg (2016 world champion), Valtteri Bottas, David Coulthard et Lewis Hamilton also among customers.
The circle extends beyond the world of motorsport with the actor Mark Wahlberg and tennis player Ion Tiriac who also succumbed to the charms of this hypercar. They are among the 275 exclusive owners From this limited production which constitutes the absolute jewel of the Mercedes catalog.
One thing is certain: by offering the Mercedes-AMG One, George Russell did not just buy a simple car-he invested in a automotive history room that combines the road experience and the legacy of a legendary racing technology. A privilege reserved for a handful of wealthy enthusiasts.
