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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has denied that Max Verstappen played a role in its decision to formally protest George Russell’s victory in the F1 Canadian GP.
Red Bull boss Christian Horner has denied that Max Verstappen played a role in the decision to protest George Russell’s win at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen finished second behind Russell, with speculation about their battle given their prior collision. Russell slowed during a late Safety Car period, catching Verstappen off guard and leading to a formal protest from Red Bull. Mercedes’ Toto Wolff denied Verstappen’s involvement, calling the protest “petty” and “embarrassing”. Horner confirmed Red Bull asked race control to watch for potential goading between Verstappen and Russell. Lastly, Horner expressed concern over Russell’s tactics to draw Verstappen into risky maneuvers.
