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FIA Announces The Outcome of the late protest At the Canadian grand prix
The FIA stewards have dismissed Red Bull’s late protest against George Russell’s victory at the Canadian Grand Prix, officially confirming the result over five hours after the race concluded.
Red Bull had filed two formal protests, alleging that Russell drove erratically and engaged in unsportsmanlike behavior during the safety-car period triggered by Lando Norris’s collision with Oscar Piastri. Specifically, the team claimed that Russell braked abruptly and maintained an excessive gap behind the safety car—behaviors they argued breached conduct regulations under Article 26.1 and safety-car rules.
The stewards summoned Russell, Max Verstappen, and team representatives from both Red Bull and Mercedes for extensive hearings. During the proceedings, evidence including on-board footage, telemetry data, and driver testimony was carefully reviewed. The FIA found that Russell’s deceleration—approximately a 25% throttle reduction translating to a 30% drop in torque—resulted in a clear reduction in speed relative to normal racing pace, deemed acceptable under common FIA interpretation.
In concluding that red-flagging the protests was “unfounded,” the stewards maintained the original race outcome: George Russell as winner and Max Verstappen in second. Red Bull forfeited their protest deposit as a result.
In addition to dismissing the protests, the stewards also addressed other Safety Car infractions. Lando Norris received a five-second penalty for his collision with Piastri, while warnings were handed out to several other drivers, including Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc, Esteban Ocon, Pierre Gasly, Lance Stroll, and Kimi Antonelli. Verstappen remains on 11 penalty points and is just one point shy of a potential race ban.
With this verdict, Russell secures his first win of the 2025 season, and Mercedes signals renewed competitiveness heading into the summer stretch. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s challenge underscores the fine margins and fierce rivalry between these front-running teams.
