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The Red Bull Formula 1 team has submitted a protest against Canadian Grand Prix winner George Russell
The Red Bull Formula 1 team has lodged a protest against George Russell, the winner of the Canadian Grand Prix.
Russell’s victory over Max Verstappen in Montreal, where the race concluded under safety car conditions after a late incident involving McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, has sparked controversy.
Verstappen briefly passed Russell under safety car conditions when the Mercedes driver slowed down, prompting concerns and initiating the protest by Red Bull.
There is speculation that the protest may be related to this specific overtaking incident, although details have not been officially disclosed.
Both drivers have provided their perspectives on the situation, with Verstappen flagging Russell’s abrupt deceleration and his race engineer advising caution against potential mind games.
A stewards’ meeting involving Russell, Verstappen, and their respective team members has been scheduled to address the matter at 17:50 local time.
