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Sebastian Vettel’s Defiant Stand: Unleashing Fury on Stewards in Canadian GP Drama

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June 12, 2025
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Sebastian Vettel’s Defiant Stand: Unleashing Fury on Stewards in Canadian GP Drama

Sebastian Vettel, David Coulthard seen during the Red Bull Formula Nuerburgring at the Nuerburgring in Germany on September 9, 2023. // Joerg Mitter / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202309090353 // Usage for editorial use only //

Sebastian Vettel’s Outrage Explodes: Controversial Finish at 2019 Canadian GP Reignites Fury

The 2019 Canadian Grand Prix saw a tumultuous turn of events that left Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel seething with anger towards the race stewards. Vettel, who had been struggling to keep up with Mercedes in the earlier races of the season, finally found himself in a favorable position during the Canadian GP, only for it to all unravel in a split second.

Leading the race comfortably from Lewis Hamilton, Vettel’s hopes of victory were dashed when a mistake on lap 48 led to him receiving a controversial five-second time penalty for rejoining the track unsafely. Despite crossing the finish line first, the penalty handed the win to Hamilton, much to the dismay of Vettel and Ferrari fans worldwide.

In a dramatic post-race scene, Vettel, visibly frustrated, rearranged the position boards in the parc ferme, a symbolic gesture of defiance against the stewards’ decision. The fallout from the race extended beyond the podium, with fans expressing their disapproval through boos towards the official outcome.

Vettel’s discontent with the penalty was evident as he reflected on the incident, stating, “I think it is pretty clear I was on the limit. I was pushing very hard throughout the entire race.” The German driver’s emotions ran high as he grappled with the disappointment of the lost victory.

Ferrari’s subsequent appeal to contest the penalty was met with further disappointment as the protest was rejected, solidifying Hamilton’s win in Canada. The season that followed proved challenging for Vettel, as he faced internal competition from his teammate Charles Leclerc and ultimately parted ways with Ferrari at the end of 2020.

The controversy at the 2019 Canadian GP remains a focal point in Formula 1 history, sparking debates among fans and experts alike about the role of race stewards in determining race outcomes. Vettel’s fury and the subsequent events that unfolded serve as a reminder of the intense emotions and high stakes involved in elite motorsport competitions.

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