Source: REUTERS/Mark J. Rebilas
[Saba Sports News] During the high-profile Champions League match against Manchester City, the new Bernabeu Stadium welcomed a heavyweight guest: current F1 Mercedes driver George Russell, whose presence was warmly welcomed by the club. After the match, Russell took photos with several Real Madrid players and was presented with a Real Madrid jersey with the number 63, which is also his racing number in F1, holding significant commemorative value. After the match, Russell shared his experience visiting the Bernabeu and his photos with Real Madrid stars on social media, which garnered widespread attention, with many fans and netizens liking and commenting. Russell began his F1 journey in 2019 and gained fame in 2020 when he replaced Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton and finished second. He then joined the Mercedes team and has since achieved excellent results in several Grand Prix races, including third place finishes in the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, French Grand Prix, and Sao Paulo Grand Prix. Additionally, he won his first F1 championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix.