GEORGE RUSSELL THE FUTURE OF FORMULA 1
BBC TopGear India|November 2024
IWC Schaffhausen, a renowned Swiss watchmaker with a legacy spanning over 150 years, is synonymous with precision, innovation, and timeless elegance.
GEORGE RUSSELL THE FUTURE OF FORMULA 1

Their timepieces, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, have been trusted by explorers, aviators, and sports enthusiasts alike. One such admirer is George Russell, a rising star in the world of Formula 1. As a Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team driver, Russell’s pursuit of speed and perfection aligns with IWC Schaffhausen’s commitment to excellence.

It all started with the moment when I was cooking in my towel and I got a call from IWC Schaffhausen for an exclusive interview. I nearly dropped to the ground and let my pasta overcook, but can you really blame me? They said I could ask George anything I wanted for 20 minutes. I mean, not literally not anything, but they were letting me ask what my journalistic brain could come up with. Without much further ado, let me take you through some of the perfect moments in time between me, George Russell, and IWC Schaffhausen!

AKAASH BHADRA: George, it’s a pleasure to have you here. Let’s dive right into the technicalities. What factors contribute to those thousandths of a second that separate drivers during qualifying?

GEORGE RUSSELL: Formula 1 is a game of millimeters and milliseconds. A thousandth of a second can be the difference between pole position and starting from the back of the grid. Every aspect of a lap is crucial: the braking points, the cornering speeds, the throttle application. Even a slight oversteer or premature braking can cost you precious time. It’s a constant battle against the clock, always striving for perfection.

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