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George Russell announces engagement as Verstappen reflects on Dutch GP future

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Last updated Aug 10, 2026

George Russell announces engagement as Verstappen reflects on Dutch GP future

Summary

George Russell confirmed his engagement to Carmen Mundt through social media on Sunday night, sharing celebratory photos. The couple has been together since 2020, and their announcement garnered congratulations from fellow drivers. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen discussed the upcoming Dutch Grand Prix, noting that it may be his last appearance at Zandvoort after the 2026 season. He acknowledged the significance of the race for his fans and himself, and mentioned that the track will still host other racing events.

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Status Watch

•Russell shared engagement news with his partner on social media.
•Verstappen admitted Zandvoort may lose its F1 status after 2026.
•Russell and Mundt have been together since 2020.
•Verstappen has won three races at Zandvoort since its return in 2021.
•The Dutch GP is scheduled after the summer break later this month.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — F1 LIVE | Russell announces engagement, Verstappen makes Zandvoort admission

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Welcome to GPblog's daily live blog, where we'll keep you updated with all the biggest Formula 1 stories throughout the day. George Russell announces engagement to partnerOn Sunday night, George Russell confirmed his engagement to longtime partner Carmen Mundt, as he shared the news to his followers on social media.
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