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Red Bull's Russell protest 'petty' and 'embarrassing' - Wolff

Red Bull's Russell protest 'petty' and 'embarrassing' - Wolff

Summary

At the Canadian Grand Prix, Mercedes' George Russell won the race, finishing ahead of Max Verstappen. Red Bull filed a protest claiming Russell drove unfairly, but officials dismissed the complaint.

Key Facts

  • George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes.
  • Max Verstappen, a four-time world champion, finished behind Russell.
  • The race ended under a safety car due to a collision between two McLaren teammates, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
  • Red Bull protested, saying Russell drove in a confusing and unfair way behind the safety car.
  • Racing officials rejected Red Bull's protest after reviewing it.
  • Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff called Red Bull's protest "petty."
  • Red Bull's Christian Horner defended their decision to protest, saying it is their right to do so.
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