Russell joins Verstappen with $2.9MILLION purchase

Mercedes star George Russell has joined the likes of F1 champion Max Verstappen after making a lavish purchase.

The British racing star has recently bought a Pershing 6X yacht, with the 62-foot vessel costing in the region of $2.9million.

According to the Daily Express, Russell's new toy is able to accommodate up to 14 guests, who will have an abundance of space on the upper deck to relax in style.

The stunning yacht also includes four bedrooms and a kitchen, while jet skis can be stored in the on-board garage.

The 27-year-old is one of several F1 stars to have shelled out big money for similar boats, including Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso, Charles Leclerc, and Max Verstappen, who purchased a Mangusta Gransport 33 earlier this year.

However, they are unlikely to spend much time swapping stories about happy times on deck if their recent history is anything to go by.

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Russell and Verstappen's F1 rivalry

The pair have battled both on and off the track in recent months, with both making no secret of their dislike for one another.

A frank exchange of views in the wake of last season's Qatar Grand Prix saw Russell accuse his Red Bull counterpart of being a bully, with Verstappen stating that he had 'lost respect' for the Brit.

Their feud carried on into the 2025 campaign, with Verstappen receiving a 10-second time penalty and three points on his license after he was deemed to have intentionally made contact with the Silver Arrows man.

Two weeks on in Canada, Red Bull launched an unsuccessful post-race protest following Russell's victory after taking issue with his driving under safety car conditions.

The duo will go head-to-head once again in Belgium next week as the second half of the 2025 season begins at Spa.

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