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George Russell and Oscar Piastri made slight contact towards the end of the Japanese Grand Prix as they battled for position.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has publicly criticized the Stewards’ decision to investigate George Russell’s driving conduct during the Japanese Grand Prix. Russell’s incident with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri has sparked controversy, with the Stewards summoning both drivers for a hearing. Wolff expressed his disagreement with the investigation, deeming it “completely ridiculous.” He argued that since there was no actual contact between Russell and Piastri, and no positional advantage gained, the scrutiny was unwarranted. Wolff’s stance is clear: he sees no grounds for considering Russell’s actions as unsporting driving.
