P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen BLINDSIDED by major Red Bull decision
Four-time F1 champion Max Verstappen was surprised by Red Bull’s decision to protest George Russell’s victory in the 10th round of the 2025 campaign.
The protest was made after the race ended under a safety car, with Red Bull claiming Russell had broken regulations.
Despite their efforts, the protest was unsuccessful as Russell was cleared of any wrongdoing by the FIA.
Not even Verstappen was aware of his team’s decision to protest, with Mercedes boss Toto Wolff calling it ’embarrassing.’
The incident caused delays and disrupted travel plans for Mercedes team members, but both Russell and Verstappen are now focused on the upcoming races.
The battle between the two drivers in the standings is getting intense, with Red Bull likely to continue challenging race results in the future.
