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FIA Clears George Russell of Penalty Following Canadian GP Incident
Montréal, June 14, 2025 – Mercedes driver George Russell has been officially cleared by the FIA following an on-track clash with Oscar Piastri during the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. After being summoned to the stewards, Russell emerged unscathed, with the governing body determining no further action was required.
The incident unfolded in the race’s closing stages when Russell, running on fresher tyres, attempted a bold outside overtake on Piastri into Turn 13. The two cars made light contact at the apex, forcing Russell briefly off track before he safely rejoined—without gaining any lasting advantage . After reviewing team radio, telemetry, and broadcast footage, the stewards concluded:
“The driver of Car 63 attempted to overtake … got fully alongside … both cars slightly touched … He then aborted the overtaking attempt, left the track and rejoined safely and without gaining any lasting advantage. … No driver was wholly or predominantly at fault, and therefore take no further action.”
Russell retained his P3 finish, securing Mercedes’ first podium of the season and keeping valuable points in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ standings .
The outcome is a clear vindication for Russell, reinforcing the FIA’s current stance on wheel-to-wheel racing—where brief contact and off-track excursions aren’t automatically penalized if no lasting gain occurs. It also bolsters Mercedes’ strategy, demonstrating they’re free to pursue aggressive overtakes without excessive regulatory risk.
Russell himself remained composed post-verdict, choosing to focus on future races. With the Red Bull-carried pressure and Verstappen’s penalty points situation looming, Mercedes looks poised to challenge strongly in the rounds ahead.
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