Late Penalty Sparks Uproar as George Russell Excluded from…read more
In a dramatic turn of events at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell has been sensationally excluded from the race following a controversial late penalty handed down by the FIA. The decision, announced just minutes before the start, has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 paddock and ignited heated debates among fans and pundits alike.
Russell, who had qualified impressively in the top five, was initially set for a promising race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. However, race stewards reviewed an incident during qualifying involving alleged track limits abuse, which ultimately resulted in a time penalty that demoted him out of contention.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed frustration with the timing of the decision, calling it “completely unacceptable” for such a significant penalty to be issued so close to lights out. “It’s unfair on the driver and the team. We deserved clarity earlier,” Wolff added.
Social media erupted shortly after the announcement, with many fans labelling the penalty as “harsh” and questioning the FIA’s consistency in stewarding decisions.
As it stands, Russell will not feature in the race, dealing a blow to Mercedes’ hopes of securing valuable championship points. The FIA has yet to issue a detailed explanation regarding the delay in the ruling, further fueling the controversy.
With tensions high and questions unanswered, the fallout from this dramatic penalty is expected to dominate discussions throughout the Canadian Gp.
