Revolutionizing Formula 1: George Russell’s Bold Push for Higher Protest Deposits

George Russell believes that Formula 1 teams should be required to pay a substantial fee, like a “six-figure sum,” to appeal decisions to race stewards in order to prevent unnecessary protests. He expressed frustration over the current system where teams only have to pay €2,000 to launch an appeal, which he considers insignificant for teams making significant profits. Russell, who won the Canada Grand Prix, suggested that a higher deposit for protests could deter teams from filing frivolous appeals. The Mercedes driver, also a director of the Grand Prix Drivers’…

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Mercedes’ Revamped Rear Suspension Bracing for a High-Stakes Challenge at the Austrian GP

Mercedes reintroduced the rear suspension package at the Montreal Grand Prix to address rear tyre overheating issues experienced with its W16 Formula 1 car this season. The team had initially debuted the revised geometry at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but set it aside for Monaco and Spain races to gather comparative data. Despite race temperatures nearing 50C in Canada, the lack of high-load corners at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve eased Mercedes’ management of the soft tyre compounds. The team felt confident reintegrating the new suspension into the package for Montreal,…

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