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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has labelled Red Bull as “petty” and “embarrassing” after its formal protest of George Russell’s F1 Canadian GP victory.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticized Red Bull as “petty” and “embarrassing” for formally protesting George Russell’s Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix win. The protest was launched after a late clash caused a safety car situation, which Red Bull claimed Russell mishandled by slowing down and falling back too far from the safety car. The protest was dismissed, allowing Russell to keep his victory. Wolff expressed his disappointment with Red Bull’s actions, calling the decision to protest “far-fetched” and “embarrassing.” Despite the controversy, both Russell and Max Verstappen showed no hard feelings after the race. Red Bull team boss Christian Horner defended the protest, stating that it was their right to challenge what they believed was an irregularity.
