Disaster Strikes as George Russell Hit with New FIA Punishment After Chaotic…read more
George Russell has been slapped with a fresh FIA penalty following a chaotic turn of events at the Austrian Grand Prix, dealing a major blow to his weekend and potentially shaking up the championship standings.
The incident unfolded during a turbulent phase of the race, where multiple on-track clashes and controversial moves drew the attention of race stewards. Russell, who was battling hard in the midfield, was found to have breached FIA regulations during one of the high-intensity exchanges.
In an official post-race statement, the FIA confirmed that the Mercedes driver has been handed a time penalty and penalty points for “causing a collision” and “failing to maintain a safe racing line.” The punishment drops him several places down the final classification and may have serious implications for Mercedes in the constructors’ standings.
“Following a thorough review of video evidence and telemetry data, car #63 was deemed responsible for avoidable contact,” the FIA noted.
This latest sanction adds to an already frustrating race for Russell, who had shown strong pace early on but struggled amid the on-track chaos. The penalty has sparked outrage among fans and triggered heated debate over the FIA’s consistency in race officiating.
Russell and the Mercedes team have yet to publicly respond, but an appeal may be considered depending on the stewards’ final report.
As fallout from the Austrian Grand Prix continues, all eyes are now on the FIA and how this ruling could impact the remainder of the F1 season.
