Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has expressed interest in racing in NASCAR following a meeting with 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney.
The pair met at Ford's Farm in Homestead, Florida, for a video organized by WhatsApp. They performed farm tasks including picking flowers, driving a tractor and gathering eggs and honey before discussing racing over lunch.
Russell said he appreciates all forms of racing and would love to try NASCAR one day. Blaney suggested a machinery swap between the series and noted his own interest in road racing.
The comments come as Russell prepares for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix scheduled for 12-14 June. He sits third in the championship after early season wins in Australia and China, with teammate Kimi Antonelli leading by 66 points.
