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George Russell Accuses Charles Leclerc of ‘Race-Destroying’ Overtake: Should He Face Penalty?

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George Russell Accuses Charles Leclerc of ‘Race-Destroying’ Overtake: Should He Face Penalty?

Formula One F1 - Dutch Grand Prix - Circuit Zandvoort, Zandvoort, Netherlands - August 30, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell ahead of practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

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George Russell’s Fury: Charles Leclerc’s Controversial Overtake ‘Ruined’ Dutch GP for Mercedes Star

In a dramatic twist at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, George Russell has unleashed a furious critique of Charles Leclerc’s audacious overtaking maneuver that he claims should have resulted in a penalty. The Mercedes driver, who started the race in fifth, found himself relegated to a frustrating fourth place after Leclerc’s gravel-dodging move left him questioning the integrity of the sport.

Russell’s race was set up for a possible podium finish, but his hopes were dashed when Leclerc snatched his position early on. The tight confines of Zandvoort made overtaking a Herculean task, forcing Russell to trail closely behind Leclerc’s Ferrari for a staggering 23 laps. Just when it seemed Russell might reclaim his spot with a well-timed safety car, Leclerc’s bold move through the gravel turned the tide.

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In a nail-biting showdown, Russell and Leclerc went wheel-to-wheel through Turns 10 and 11, culminating in Leclerc’s perilous lunge at Turn 12. The Ferrari driver veered off track, skimming the gravel and making contact with Russell’s car, a move that the Brit vehemently condemned. “I just wasn’t expecting it,” Russell stated, highlighting the unexpected nature of the incident. “He just obviously overtook me through the gravel.”

The aftermath of the incident left Russell not only frustrated but also nursing damage to his car that cost him precious time and speed. “In the end, I had one second per lap of damage,” he lamented, adding that it could have been a “nice overtake” if the track had been “three metres wider.”

Russell didn’t hold back when discussing the incident’s implications. He firmly believed that Leclerc’s actions warranted a penalty, labeling the situation as “black and white” under the racing regulations. “He should be,” Russell asserted when asked if Leclerc deserved punishment. “The rules say if you’re overtaken on the outside, unless your wheels are alongside the front axle come the apex, the inside driver’s got the right of way.”

Even after Leclerc’s subsequent crash ended his race, Russell’s disappointment lingered. “It did destroy my race,” he revealed, expressing that he had the potential to finish higher had it not been for the damage incurred. “I was lucky to finish 4th… I had no chance to fight for a podium because of the damage I had.”

As the dust settled on the race, Russell was left anxious to hear the stewards’ verdict. “It wasn’t an aggressive overtake; it was just an overtake that was off track and resulted in me with a lot of damage,” he concluded, emphasizing the clear violation of the rules. The question remains: will the stewards take a stand against Leclerc’s reckless driving, or will Russell’s bitter disappointment fade into the annals of racing history?

As the Formula 1 circus moves on, the fallout from this incident could have lasting repercussions. Only time will tell if the governing body will act to uphold the integrity of the sport or if such controversial overtakes will continue to mar the racing landscape.

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