In a shocking turn of events at the Canadian F1 Grand Prix, Red Bull has lodged a protest against race winner George Russell. The controversy stems from an incident during a safety car period where Max Verstappen briefly overtook Russell when the Mercedes driver slowed down – sparking the protest from Red Bull.
Verstappen wasted no time in signaling the potential infraction, claiming that Russell had decelerated suddenly. His race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, vowed to investigate the matter further for any signs of irregular driving behavior.
All parties involved, including Russell, Verstappen, and representatives from both teams, have been summoned to appear before the race stewards for a hearing. The outcome of this protest could have far-reaching implications for the final race results and the drivers’ standings in the championship.
Stay tuned as this developing story unfolds, sending shockwaves through the F1 community and leaving fans on the edge of their seats.