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Red Bull sought out Formula 1 race director Rui Marques ahead of the Canadian GP to express fears that rivals would try to goad Max Verstappen into earning a race ban
Red Bull raised concerns with Formula 1 race director Rui Marques before the Canadian Grand Prix about rivals potentially trying to provoke Max Verstappen into a penalty that could lead to a race ban.
Verstappen was just one penalty point away from a race ban, making the risk of being misled into breaking the rules a real threat.
Red Bull approached Marques after the drivers’ briefing, urging him to be wary of any tricks opponents might play, fueling their failed protest against George Russell.
Team principal Christian Horner stated that the goal was to make Marques aware of situations where Verstappen could be manipulated by others.
Despite the protest being rejected by the FIA stewards, Red Bull believed Russell acted deliberately during the safety car period to unsettle Verstappen.
