The Mercedes F1 driver is hoping to make motorsport more accessible at a young age Formula 1 star George Russell has launched a karting academy in partnership with Silverstone to make motorsport more accessible and discover the next young superstar.

The eight-time grand prix winner launched his GR63 Karting Academy on Thursday with it open to boys and girls aged eight to nine, based at the kart track in Silverstone.

It features a “four stage path to the top” and will start in December with an open-access format inviting every eligible driver to Silverstone, where 80 will be selected for stage two.

That will see the 80 drivers compete in the…

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