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George Russell sparks chaos as Red Bull’s ‘waste of time’ protest backfires

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
June 18, 2025
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George Russell sparks chaos as Red Bull’s ‘waste of time’ protest backfires

Formula One F1 - Canadian Grand Prix - Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec, Canada - June 13, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell before practice REUTERS/Jennifer Gauthier

Red Bull’s Controversial Protest Causes Chaos and Disruption for Mercedes Team at Canadian Grand Prix

In a dramatic turn of events at the Canadian Grand Prix, George Russell found himself at the center of a storm caused by Red Bull’s protest, which he described as a “waste of everybody’s time.” The protest not only stirred up tensions between the teams but also led to travel disruptions for key Mercedes personnel, Andrew Shovlin and Ron Meadows.

The race saw Russell clinch victory ahead of Max Verstappen, with the race finishing under the Safety Car after a collision between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Despite high expectations for a thrilling race, it wasn’t until the Safety Car period that the real drama unfolded.

As Russell tried to maintain tire temperature behind the Safety Car, he braked suddenly on the back straight, allowing Verstappen to overtake him. This move not only caught Verstappen off guard but also led to Russell exceeding the mandated distance from the Safety Car.

Russell wasted no time in reporting the incident over the radio, claiming that Verstappen had overtaken him under Safety Car conditions. Verstappen, on the other hand, defended himself by stating that Russell had braked aggressively.

Although the stewards decided against an investigation, Red Bull proceeded to protest both Russell’s alleged Safety Car infringement and his supposed ‘unsportsmanlike intent’. However, their protests were swiftly rejected for being unfounded.

The aftermath of the incident left Russell frustrated, labeling it as a “waste of time” that caused Shovlin and Meadows to miss their flights home. While Russell expressed relief that no further action was taken, Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff was less forgiving, condemning Red Bull’s actions as “petty” and “embarrassing”.

Wolff criticized Red Bull for their tactics, stating, “You race, you win and you lose on track. That was a fair victory for us, like so many they had in the past. And it’s just embarrassing.” He also questioned the legitimacy of Red Bull’s protests, calling them “far-fetched” and “nonsense”.

The tense rivalry between the two teams shows no signs of abating, with Red Bull’s controversial protest causing chaos and disruption beyond the race track. As the F1 season unfolds, all eyes will be on how this incident shapes the ongoing competition between Mercedes and Red Bull.

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