Formula 1 driver George Russell has announced his engagement to longtime partner Carmen Montero Mundt.
In an Instagram post captioned with a simple ring and heart emoji, Russell featured photographs from a romantic seaside getaway.
He and Mundt appeared dressed in white while enjoying an outdoor dinner overlooking the sea, with Mundt also showcasing her oval-shaped yellow diamond engagement ring.
Mundt’s background
Mundt is more than just the fiancee of an F1 star.
The Spanish-born, London-raised entrepreneur has a background in business, finance and investment management and has developed a significant presence as a content creator and influencer.
She shares lifestyle, fashion and F1-related content with her large social-media following.
She has also been involved with skincare brand Barriers.
F1 community and fans delighted with news
Russell and Mundt’s engagement has been met with an overwhelmingly positive response from the F1 community. Mercedes was among those congratulating the couple publicly.
Meanwhile, fans celebrated the announcement across social media.
“Well Yeez!!! It was about time, George! Congratulations,” a netizen commented on Russell’s post.
“My fav driver couple finally makes the next step. Congrats to both of you!!! The ring looks so special,” another said.
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Couple together for six years
Russell, 28, and Mundt have been together since 2020 after meeting through mutual friends in London.
Their relationship has grown alongside Russell’s F1 career, with Mundt frequently supporting the Briton at races and appearing with him at major sporting and social events.
The couple now lives in Monaco, where they have built a life away from the intense demands of the F1 calendar.
With their six-year relationship entering its next stage, Russell and Mundt’s engagement has quickly become a much-loved story beyond the racetrack, drawing warm congratulations from fans and the wider F1 world.
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