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Max Verstappen and George Russell both paid a lengthy visit to the stewards, following a protest from Red Bull.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner clarified the reasons behind the team filing several protests against Canadian Grand Prix victor George Russell. Russell claimed the win at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, yet stirred controversy during a safety car situation that occurred following a collision between the McLaren drivers. The safety car maneuver led to Max Verstappen bridging the gap to the Mercedes competitor due to Russell abruptly braking along the main straight. Horner outlined that the protests focused on Russell’s erratic driving behind the safety car and the excessive distance left between his car and the safety car. The team lodged the protests with the race stewards, highlighting their right to contest such incidents, with Horner elaborating on the specifics in discussions with the media. Despite Verstappen not being aware of the protests beforehand, the team pressed on to address the issues and seek clarity from the stewards regarding the race incidents.
