George Russell suffered a shock power unit failure and retired from the Canadian GP, with him throwing his headrest out of the car in frustration. It has resulted in a cheeky swipe from Red Bull.
After George Russell retired from the Canadian Grand Prix due to a Mercedes power unit failure, Red Bull criticized him on social media for throwing his headrest.
This incident occurred while Russell was leading in Montreal, but his Mercedes W17 shut down on lap 30, leading to a dramatic reaction from the British driver.
On social media, a fan’s post showing Russell’s reaction prompted Red Bull’s admin to make a controversial comment referencing Russell’s past feud with Max Verstappen.
The feud between Russell and Verstappen originated during the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, when tensions rose over a grid penalty and alleged threats of violence.
Russell accused Verstappen of displaying unnecessary anger and borderline violence during their on-track altercation, fueling their ongoing rivalry.
Red Bull’s social media post reignited the narrative of the Russell-Verstappen feud, bringing attention to their turbulent history in Formula 1.
