GEORGE RUSSELL has splashed out on a £2.2MILLION luxury yacht following his success on the track.

The Formula One superstar has traded the tarmac for the waves after recently purchasing a Pershing 6X yacht.

George Russell has splashed out on a new yacht following his success on the trackCredit: Getty

Russell has bought a Pershing 6X yachtCredit: pershing yacht

The luxury boat is decked out with plush seating and leather for comfort on the waterCredit: pershing yacht

It can reach 48 knots and boasts twin MAN V12 1550mhp enginesCredit: pershing yacht

The yacht holds up to 14 peopleCredit: pershing yacht

There’s plenty of space to lounge out in the sun on the waves tooCredit: pershing yacht

Russell, 27, is having one of his best campaigns behind the wheel for Mercedes and is currently fourth in the Driver’s Standings.

And the Brit is clearly earning himself a handsome pay packet, reportedly £11.2m-per-year, as he he started to treat himself to some of the finer things in life.

The four-time F1 Grand Prix winner’s new yacht is the definition of luxury, a cutting-edge boat with top speeds of 48 knots and enough space to carry 14 people.

The 62ft vessel has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a remarkable upper deck living area.

Just like Russell’s F1 car, the boat also packs a punch with twin MAN V12 1550mhp engines.

Meanwhile the bow of the boat has a huge plush area for Russell and his pals to lounge in the sun when they’re out on the water enjoying their time away from the track.

And the rear is fit with a garage in case anyone was hoping to bring their jet ski along with them for a change of pace on the water.

Pershing are clearly not a company who shy away from treating their customers either, as Russell recently attended the brand’s 40th anniversary party in Capri – sipping on champagne and taking in the views of a private drone show.

Russell’s yacht also has a kitchen on the lower deckCredit: pershing yacht

The master bedroom has its own en suiteCredit: pershing yacht

Another huge bedroom can be found on the lower deckCredit: pershing yacht

There’s space for friends to stay tooCredit: pershing yacht

Russell and his pals can enjoy the views with a plush sunbed on the front of the boatCredit: pershing yacht

Russell could be in good stead to grow his yacht collection in the future as he looks set to pen a new and improved contract with Mercedes.

The 27-year old is out of contract next year and has expressed his hope to stay with the team in the future amid speculation of a potential move for Max Verstappen from Red Bull to Mercedes.

Speaking ahead of the British Grand Prix earlier this month, he said: “I want to continue with Mercedes into the future. Toto [Wolff] has never let me down, has always given me his word.

“He’s also got to do what’s right for his team, which includes me and the thousands of people who work for Mercedes.

“For me it’s nothing to worry about, as I don’t think I’ll be going anywhere, and whoever my team-mate is doesn’t concern me either, so I’ll just focus on the driving.

“It’ll happen when the time is right. I expect in the next couple of weeks. But we’ll need to wait and see.

“There hasn’t been a lack of interest, let’s say. But I’ve been focused on my side, I am loyal to Mercedes.

“The likelihood I’m not at Mercedes next year is exceptionally low.”