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Red Bull’s Furious Claim Over George Russell’s Miami Podium Decision Shocks Racing World

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 8, 2025
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Red Bull’s Furious Claim Over George Russell’s Miami Podium Decision Shocks Racing World

May 4, 2025; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mercedes driver George Russell (63) celebrates after finishing third during the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

In a shocking turn of events at the 2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Red Bull’s protest against George Russell’s podium finish has been met with rejection by the stewards, leaving fans and experts alike in a frenzy.

Russell, driving for Mercedes, secured a third-place finish ahead of rival Max Verstappen after taking advantage of a Virtual Safety Car situation during the race. The British driver strategically stayed out longer on the track while Verstappen made a pit stop, ultimately emerging ahead of the Dutch driver.

The controversy arose when Red Bull questioned whether Russell had adhered to the regulations regarding reducing speed under yellow flags. Despite their arguments, the stewards dismissed the protest, allowing Russell to maintain his podium position.

Red Bull’s Team Principal, Christian Horner, shed light on their decision to protest, emphasizing the importance of clarity in enforcing the regulations. Horner stated, “We’re not purporting or suggesting that there’s anything illegal on the car – we felt that George Russell has done something that is in breach of the regs in the way that they’re written.”

The crux of Red Bull’s argument revolved around the interpretation of ‘discernibly reduced speed’ as outlined in the regulations, sparking a debate on what constitutes compliance with yellow flag rules.

Following a thorough review of telemetry data and racing dynamics, the FIA ultimately sided with Mercedes, affirming that Russell had significantly slowed down in response to the yellow flags. Despite a temporary increase in absolute speed in a specific sector, Russell’s overall reduction in relative speed was deemed satisfactory in line with the regulations.

The intense scrutiny over this incident highlights the meticulous nature of Formula 1 racing regulations and the critical role they play in ensuring fair competition on the track.

As the dust settles on this contentious chapter, one thing remains certain – the drama and intrigue of Formula 1 shows no signs of slowing down, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with each twist and turn on the race track.

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