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George Russell’s deliberate corner cut in Monaco has left one rival F1 team boss concerned
Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley expressed concern over George Russell’s penalty for deliberately cutting a corner at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Russell’s move to overtake Williams’ Alex Albon off track led to Williams ordering Albon to slow down the chasing Mercedes duo to assist teammate Carlos Sainz. Russell refused to give back the position as advised by Mercedes, resulting in a penalty that left him in 11th place. Wheatley called for a review of the incident in a race defined by strategy over pure racing due to mandatory tyre usage rules.
Alex Albon bought George Russell dinner as a peace offering after their on-track clash, with both drivers expressing regret over the controversial tactics employed during the race. Williams team principal James Vowles apologized to Mercedes for the incident, acknowledging the strategic impact it had on the race. Albon explained that the strategy used was not their original plan but was necessitated by Red Bull’s actions and the tight field formation. Despite the frustration, Albon highlighted the team’s focus on maximizing points for Williams.
