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George Russell has shared his view on the severity of McLaren’s double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix — and why the FIA has got it right.
George Russell has endorsed “zero tolerance” in F1 regulations following McLaren boss Andrea Stella’s call for flexibility in the rulebook. McLaren faced disqualifications for excessive plank wear at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, with a penalty of exclusion from the results upheld by stewards despite McLaren’s plea for leniency. The lack of provision or precedent for leniency was highlighted by officials, prompting Russell, a GPDA director, to support the decision. Though acknowledging the disproportionate penalty, Russell raised concerns over where leniency boundaries could be set, emphasizing the need for strict enforcement. He emphasized the importance of consistency and simplicity in maintaining zero-tolerance policies in motorsport, citing examples like track limit infringements.
