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Shocking Penalty Drama: George Russell’s Risky Move Leads to F1 Monaco Controversy

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
May 25, 2025
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Shocking Penalty Drama: George Russell’s Risky Move Leads to F1 Monaco Controversy

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 25, 2025 Mercedes' George Russell in action during the race REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

In a shocking turn of events at the Monaco Grand Prix, George Russell, the Mercedes driver, found himself in hot water with the FIA due to an unexpected drive-through penalty. The penalty came after Russell overtook Alex Albon off-track in a bid to secure a higher position in the race. The FIA race stewards deemed Russell’s actions deliberate, as he failed to give back the position to Albon after the illegal overtake.

The intense battle for points saw Russell feeling frustrated by the slow pace set by Williams driver Alex Albon, who was strategically creating a gap for his teammate Carlos Sainz. In a daring move on lap 50, Russell cut the Nouvelle Chicane to pass Albon, citing erratic driving from the Williams driver as the reason behind his actions. Despite being aware of the potential penalty, Russell opted to maintain his track position, leading to the imposition of the harsh drive-through penalty by the stewards.

Race director Rui Marques had warned teams prior to the race about the consequences of exploiting the rules at the Monaco Grand Prix, where track position reigns supreme. The stewards’ decision to escalate the penalty beyond the usual 10-second time penalty was based on Russell’s clear intention to overtake off-track, as indicated by his radio message expressing his willingness to take the penalty.

The penalty not only affected Russell’s race but also impacted his Mercedes teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who attempted a similar maneuver to pass Albon off-track but was promptly instructed to give back the position. Both drivers faced setbacks throughout the weekend, with Russell finishing in 11th place and Antonelli in 18th after encountering various challenges during qualifying and the race.

The incident involving Russell and Albon echoes a similar situation from the Miami Grand Prix last year, where Haas driver Kevin Magnussen received multiple 10-second penalties for gaining an advantage by leaving the track. Despite the penalties, Magnussen successfully held off Lewis Hamilton, aiding his teammate Nico Hulkenberg in securing valuable points.

The Monaco Grand Prix once again proved to be a battleground where drivers’ tactics and decisions can make or break their race outcomes. The FIA’s strict enforcement of regulations serves as a reminder to all teams and drivers that any deliberate infractions will not go unpunished in the high-stakes world of Formula 1.

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