Red Bull Lodges Protests Against Mercedes Post-Canadian Grand Prix
Montreal, Canada — Red Bull Racing’s team principal, Christian Horner, has firmly defended the decision to file two protests against Mercedes driver George Russell following the recent Canadian Grand Prix. The protests centered around alleged erratic driving and insufficient distance maintained behind the safety car. After a lengthy deliberation period of five hours, both protests were ultimately dismissed by the FIA.
"We saw something that we didn’t think was quite right," Horner stated in an interview with Sky Sports F1. "It’s a team’s right to present concerns to the stewards. Absolutely no regrets."
As a result of the unsuccessful protests, George Russell retained his victory at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen finishing second, and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli securing third.
Post-race, Verstappen expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance, noting, "Second was the best we could achieve today." He acknowledged challenges during the first two stints due to tire performance but credited a strategic adjustment in the final stint for better pace.
The race reinforced Red Bull’s position in the Constructor’s Championship, but the team remains vigilant as the season progresses.
