George Russell reveals how viral ‘T-pose’ was unintentionally created

George Russell’s viral ‘T-pose’ was created accidentally, in response to the Mercedes Method 1 driver.

What began as a second of relaxation for the Briton throughout a protracted picture shoot forward of the 2023 season ended up being some of the viral moments of the 12 months. It rapidly made its approach throughout social media with many followers taking the chance to recreate the pose.

All the drivers have to participate in picture shoot/filming days forward of the season to create the opening credit. Whereas Russell rested his fingers on the partitions and dipped his head as he waited for the following shot, the producer pushed for him to be photographed in that place. 

“Ah, the notorious T-pose,” Russell smiled throughout a Q&A video with Mercedes. “So, this was the F1 intro that I did in 2023. It wasn’t intentional in any respect. It was really out of boredom and tiredness.

“It was about 11:30 at night time. We have been on this lengthy picture shoot, and I simply put my fingers up on the aspect of the wall, simply ready for my subsequent shot and the producer was like, ‘That is fairly cool.’

“And subsequent factor I do know, the T-pose was invented. So, I have to thank that man, we have to discover out who the director was that day.”

With the extraordinary on-line consideration across the pose, Russell started to incorporate it throughout his victory celebrations. After successful the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix, Russell carried out the pose earlier than he jumped down from his Mercedes F1 automotive.

Russell began off the 2026 season on a robust observe, successful the Australian Grand Prix and Chinese language dash race. However after some dangerous luck and powerful performances from his team-mate Kimi Antonelli, the Briton noticed the lead of the championship slip away from him. 

After the primary 4 rounds, Antonelli has a 20-point lead over Russell.

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