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FIA issue punishment verdict after controversial incident with F1 champion
The FIA race stewards made a decision on George Russell’s controversial move on Fernando Alonso during the Dutch Grand Prix, issuing a fine of €7,500 to Mercedes and a warning to Russell. The incident occurred as both drivers were completing their final runs in FP3 at Zandvoort, with Russell intending to enter the pits and Alonso attempting an overtake. The stewards investigated a possible breach of Article 37.5 (impeding) and/or Article 33.4 (erratic driving at pit entry). Despite no collision or damage, Alonso was forced into the pits, disrupting his original plan to stay out on track. The stewards attributed the fine to Mercedes for not warning Russell of Alonso’s approach and considered the blind corner at Turn 14. Additionally, Russell was warned to leave more space for faster cars around the corner, acknowledging both drivers’ competitiveness throughout practice at the Dutch GP.
