George Russell Rides A Legendary Mercedes Car To Celebrate Victory 100 Years Ago

The legendary two-liter capacity car, which was recently restored by Mercedes-Benz Classic. (Doc. mercydesamgf1)

JAKARTA - In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz' historic victory in the 1924 haro Florio event, talented young racer George Russell who is currently racing in Formula One with the Mercedes team will have a special opportunity.

Russell, who is now 26 years old, will drive the legendary Mercedes racing car from that era! Precisely today, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, before the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, he will be behind the wheel of the 2-liter car. This moment is also part of this year's Bandini Trofeo reception celebration.

Launching the mercy field on May 15, Trofeo Bandini itself is an award given to an influential figure in the F1 event. This award was founded in 1992 in memory of the legendary Italian racer, Nino Bandini, who died in 1967.

Meanwhile, the award ceremony will take place in Brisighella, a village in the Emilia-Romagna area, Italy. Interestingly, George will not only receive the award, but also have the opportunity to drive the 100-year-old car. He will start the journey from the nearby city, Faenza, to the location of the ceremony in Brisighella.

"Mercedes-Benz has an extraordinary history in the world of motorsport," said George Russell.

"Since joining the team in 2017, I have always been interested in studying more in team history. When I got the opportunity to drive one of the most iconic cars from the company's history, I immediately accepted it. I can't wait to feel the experience of the great riders 100 years ago when they were behind the wheel of Tipo Indy 2.0. The restoration of Mercedes-Benz Classic is always amazing!" he continued.

For information, ravia Florio is a legendary endurance race held on the public streets of the Sisilia Mountains, Italy. This event has existed since the beginning of the 20th century and is known as one of the most difficult competitions as well as a proving event for well-known automotive manufacturers.