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Infringement Car 63 Unsafe Act

Canadian Grand Prix · 2026 · 24 May 2026 · Doc 104

Driver
George Russell
Team
Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
Session
Race

2026 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX

22 - 24 May 2026

The Stewards

From The Stewards

To The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Document 104 Date 24 May 2026

Time 20:22 The Stewards, having received a report from the Race Director, summoned (document 92) and heard from the driver and team representative, have considered the following matter and determine

the following:

No / Driver 63 - George Russell Competitor Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

Time 16:40

Session Race Fact The driver threw his head restraint onto the track after his car came to a halt during

the race.

Infringement Breach of Article 12.2.1.h of the FIA International Sporting Code.

Decision The driver George Russell is fined €5.000, suspended for a period of 12 months subject to no further breaches by the driver of a similar nature. Reason The Stewards heard from the driver of Car 63, the team representative and reviewed video evidence. The driver explained that he was extremely frustrated having failed to finish the race, and expressed his embarrassment as what subsequently followed.  He apologised to the Stewards for his action and acknowledged that it did not set a good example and offered to apologise publically. The Stewards acknowledged this and accepted his apology. Competitors are reminded that they have the right to appeal certain decisions of the Stewards, in accordance with Article 15 of the FIA International Sporting Code and Chapter 5 of the FIA Judicial and Disciplinary Rules, within the applicable time limits.

Decisions of the Stewards are taken independently of the FIA and are based solely on the relevant regulations, guidelines and evidence presented.

Garry Connelly Tanja Geilhausen

Pedro Lamy Marcel Demers

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