US EditionF1 Miami GP 2025: Russell keeps third place after Red Bull protest rejected
- George Russell retained third place at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday after stewards rejected Red Bull's post-race protest.
- Red Bull alleged that Russell failed to sufficiently reduce speed during a yellow flag virtual safety car on Lap 33, but stewards ruled the protest admissible yet unfounded.
- Officials determined from in-car video and data that Russell eased off the throttle by roughly a quarter while navigating the caution area, leading to a decrease in torque and speed.
- Max Verstappen, who started on pole and finished fourth 2.312 seconds behind Russell, expressed frustration, while Red Bull's Christian Horner stated they perceived a regulation breach.
- The dismissal upheld Russell's podium and highlighted the intense rivalry between Mercedes and Red Bull as the 2025 season progresses.
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Lewis Hamilton refuses to apologise after Miami scenes as Red Bull protest thrown out - The Mirror
The main talking points to emerge from the Miami Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton stick to his guns and Red Bull's attempt to have George Russell punished get rejected
Red Bull filed a protest with the race management after the Miami Grand Prix. Without success: Mercedes driver George Russell retained his third place. Max Verstappen therefore remained fourth.
F1 Miami GP 2025: Russell keeps third place after Red Bull protest rejected
Red Bull had alleged Russell had failed to slow when yellow flags were waved during a virtual safety car period. A five-second penalty for the Mercedes driver would have promoted Verstappen onto the podium.
Right tyre strategy, strong start and VSC make it possible: George Russell at the end of a weekend, at which he never really felt comfortable, nevertheless on the podium.
Red Bull unsuccessfully attempted to have George Russell penalized after the Miami Grand Prix. A protest for failing to respect yellow flags was rejected, confirming Max Verstappen's fourth place finish after a difficult race affected by overheating tires.
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