# George Russell engagement announcement

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> Updated: 2026-08-11T01:30:00.000Z. Sources: 37. Developments: 2.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 driver George Russell announced his engagement to longtime partner Carmen Montero Mundt on August 9, 2026. The couple shared the news via Instagram, featuring photographs of a proposal set against a seaside backdrop.

Montero Mundt, a Spanish-born entrepreneur and finance professional, is pictured wearing an oval-cut yellow diamond ring. Jewelry experts have estimated the center stone to be between 8 and 10 carats, with a potential value exceeding $1 million. The announcement has received widespread congratulations from various figures within the Formula 1 community, including teammates and fellow drivers.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-11: George Russell announces engagement to Carmen Montero Mundt

Formula 1 driver George Russell has announced his engagement to Carmen Montero Mundt, showcasing a large yellow diamond ring in a romantic social media post.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/george-russell-announces-engagement-to-carmen-montero-mundt

### 2026-08-09: George Russell announces engagement to Carmen Montero Mundt

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell has announced his engagement to longtime partner Carmen Montero Mundt via social media during the summer break.

31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/george-russell-announces-engagement-to-carmen-mundt

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