Russell joins the Wolffs on a family karting trip in Italy to cheer on son Jack
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19:31, 18 Apr
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Their son Jack Wolff is currently competing in karting in Italy. This weekend, he is in action in Desenzano del Garda.
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The Mercedes F1 driver also joined the proud parents in the stands this weekend.
This weekend, Russell and the Wolffs were meant to be in Jeddah for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but the event was cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
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On Instagram, Russell posted a series of pictures from Italy, as well as one from when he previously competed on the same circuit. In his caption, he wrote: "Same track, 23 years later! Very cool to be back at the kart track with Toto and Susie watching Jack and the next gen of racers."
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He explained to a select group of media, including GPblog: "I've driven hundreds of laps around the Nordschleife on the simulator. I would live chance to go and race around the Nordschleife. But my goal is to become a Formula 1 world champion.
"If I have four of them under my belt, I'll probably be doing the same. He’s in a very different stage of his career. And yeah, I think you'd understand if he stayed and you'd understand if he went," he concluded.
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