The decision by Red Bull to appeal the result of the Canadian Grand Prix faced sharp criticism from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, who deemed it “petty” and “embarrassing”.
The delay in confirming George Russell’s victory due to the appeal drew negative reactions from fans and media.
The FIA took over five hours to officially declare Russell’s win after he was cleared by the stewards.
Max Verstappen left Canada before the confirmation, not waiting to possibly inherit the win.
Red Bull’s protest regarding Russell’s driving conduct was dismissed, but the drawn-out process raised concerns about the appeal system.
Red Bull’s boss defended the protest, while Wolff criticized the timing and content of the appeal.
The repeated appeals, including one in Miami earlier in the season, have sparked questions on the appeal process’s efficacy and potential improvements.
