George Russell faced a trip to the F1 stewards following his painful retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix.
George Russell was punished for an unsafe act following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix, where he was investigated.
Russell’s race ended prematurely due to a power unit failure while battling with Kimi Antonelli, leaving him unable to close the gap in the championship standings.
The incident occurred while Russell was leading the race, allowing his teammate to secure victory at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and extend his lead in the F1 drivers’ championship.
In frustration, Russell threw his headrest onto the track after retiring, leading the stewards to impose a €5,000 fine, suspended for 12 months barring similar incidents.
Russell expressed embarrassment and apologized for his actions, acknowledging that they did not set a good example.
The stewards accepted his apology and noted his willingness to publicly apologize, emphasizing that such behavior created a potentially dangerous situation.
