A small scene off the track is drawing a lot of attention—George Russell helped Toto Wolff’s son Jack on a special mission
Away from the racing action at the Monaco Grand Prix, a scene in the paddock has sparked numerous reactions on social media. George Russell helped Jack Wolff, the son of Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff, collect autographs from current Formula 1 drivers on his trading cards.
In a video released by Mercedes, Russell is seen taking charge of the initiative and explaining: “We’re getting Jacky’s cards signed.” The Brit then sets out to find as many drivers as possible.
Numerous drivers sign their autographs on trading cards
Valtteri Bottas was the first to stop by, but there wasn’t a matching trading card for his signature. As the day went on, Russell and Jack Wolff managed to collect numerous signatures. Among others, Liam Lawson, Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, Alex Albon, Ollie Bearman, Gabriel Bortoleto, Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton, and Max Verstappen signed the cards.
The banter between the drivers provided some humorous moments. Russell, for example, joked to Jack Wolff: “Do you even want Lando’s autograph? I certainly wouldn’t want it.”
Norris countered with a wink and asked, “Are you actually selling the cards and making money off them?” When Jack Wolff confirmed this, Norris, Piastri, and Russell burst out laughing. Albon also joined in on the fun and explained as he signed: “I added my race number so it’s worth more.”
A warm welcome from Hamilton
The encounter with Hamilton was particularly warm. The seven-time world champion, who drove for Mercedes for twelve years, greeted the young Wolff with the words: “How are you? Come here, give me a hug!”
The autograph hunt was well-received on social media. Many users praised Russell’s dedication to collecting the autographs and highlighted Hamilton’s friendly interaction with children. Others were amused by the playful dynamic between Russell and Norris.
Several fans commented that Russell seemed almost more enthusiastic than Jack Wolff himself during the joint project. Others described the scene as one of the most endearing moments of the Monaco weekend.
