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George Russell was called to the stewards after qualifying at the Baku City Circuit for an alleged yellow flag infringement.
George Russell has avoided a grid penalty for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix due to an alleged yellow flag infringement in Baku. Despite being summoned to the stewards almost three hours after qualifying, Russell received only a reprimand, retaining his fifth-place position for the race. The stewards noted similarities to Charles Leclerc’s case but highlighted crucial differences, suggesting a discussion at the next drivers’ meeting to avoid setting a precedent. They emphasized Russell’s inability to see the yellow flag and DRS limitations, leading to the decision of a Driving Reprimand instead of a harsher penalty. It was deemed a safety matter, urging drivers to be cautious in yellow flag zones. The stewards recommended clarification at the next drivers’ meeting and stressed that these penalties should not serve as binding precedents for future incidents.
