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The voice of the FIA’s sporting director held sway against Red Bull’s bid to promote Max Verstappen to Canadian GP victor.
The FIA provided explanation for rejecting Red Bull’s protest against George Russell’s win at the Canadian Grand Prix.
After Russell’s victory, which was almost jeopardized by Red Bull’s protest, the investigation stemmed from a collision involving McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Russell.
The incident led to a safety car deployment, during which Mercedes driver George Russell braked abruptly, causing Max Verstappen to pass momentarily.
Both drivers voiced complaints to their respective race engineers, prompting Red Bull to protest Russell’s actions during the safety car period.
Red Bull’s claims mainly revolved around Russell’s alleged unsportsmanlike conduct and deliberate attempt to induce a penalty on Verstappen.
The stewards’ hearing scrutinized telemetry data and testimonies before dismissing Red Bull’s protest, allowing George Russell to keep his Canadian Grand Prix victory intact.
