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FIA hand Mercedes star LATE verdict over penalty decision

The FIA have made a decision following an incident during the Canadian Grand Prix

Sheona Mountford F1 Journalist

Motorsport journalist working in F1 since 2024.

Monday 10 June 2024 06:58 Updated: 16:02

The FIA have made a late decision over an incident involving George Russell and Oscar Piastri during the Canadian Grand Prix.

Montreal provided a thrilling race for F1 fans which resulted in a stunning sixth win of the season for Max Verstappen.

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The spectacle was enhanced by the changeable conditions, with drivers struggling with the wet track throughout before it eventually dried enough for slicks.

A spin from Carlos Sainz ended his and Alex Albon’s race, with the Williams driver getting caught up in the Ferrari’s mistake and crashing into the wall.

Carlos Sainz managed to wipeout Alex Albon during the Canadian GP

Will George Russell be penalised?

In the closing stages of the race Russell and Piastri were also involved in an incident, when the Mercedes driver attempted to overtake the McLaren.

Russell aborted the overtaking attempt and left the track prompting an investigation.

According to the FIA Russell was in an alleged breach of Appendix L, Chapter IV, Article 2 d) of the International Sporting Code.

The stewards decided no further action would be taken as: “The driver of Car 63 attempted to overtake Car 81 on the outside into Turn 13, got fully alongside, but, given the nature of the turn and the track conditions, failed to complete the manoeuvre and both cars slightly touched at the apex. He then aborted the overtaking attempt, left the track and rejoined safely and without gaining any lasting advantage.

“The Stewards determine that no driver was wholly or predominantly at fault and therefore take no further action.”