George Russell Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team 2026 Advent Calendar

Built Around a Season That Started With a Win

The new Formula 1 regulations arrived in 2026, and George Russell was first to the chequered flag. He converted pole into victory at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, led a Mercedes one-two ahead of Kimi Antonelli and moved into the lead of the Drivers’ Championship for the first time in his career. For anyone who has followed his rise from Williams to Brackley, that weekend set the tone for the year. Russell first drove for Mercedes as a stand-in at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, joined full time in 2022 and won his first Grand Prix in Brazil that November.

This calendar collects that season into a December countdown. The black-and-turquoise box carries Russell in team kit, the Mercedes car and the line “24 Days of Racing Legacy”.

What the Designs Cover

The set reads like a race weekend. There are Russell portraits in the team suit, from walking into the paddock with his helmet to celebrating on the podium with a trophy, as well as pieces of the kit he uses: the number 63 helmet, gloves, steering wheel, race tyre and the team jacket.

Racing details round it off, with the car itself, the front wing, a chequered flag, a podium bottle and an outline of Silverstone, the home Grand Prix for the driver from King’s Lynn.

Each design is printed on flat acrylic, so the photos show artwork rather than sculpted models. The numbered layout there is for viewing the collection at a glance and does not tell you what sits behind a particular window.

On the Tree or on the Desk

The pieces suit a teal-and-silver tree, a sim-racing setup or a desk where you check lap times. Strip the clear film off each piece first, then a dry cloth keeps it clean. After the holidays they go back into the tray.

Questions From Race Fans

Does it include the car and the helmet?

Yes. The car, the front wing and the number 63 helmet are among the 24 designs.

When should I order?

Each calendar is printed to order. For a December 1 start in the US, allow about three weeks.

Is it suitable for younger fans?

The ornaments are small decorations rather than toys, so children should open them with an adult nearby.