Document 104 - Infringement (Car 63)

Event: 2026 Canadian Grand Prix
Date: 24 May 2026
From: The Stewards
To: The Team Manager, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team

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Incident Details

• Driver: #63 George Russell
• Competitor: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team
• Session: Race
• Time: 16:40
• 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 reviewed video evidence and heard from George Russell and the Mercedes team representative.

• The driver explained he was extremely frustrated after failing to finish the race (DNF) and expressed embarrassment regarding his subsequent actions.
• He apologized to the Stewards, acknowledged that throwing the head restraint did not set a good example, and offered to make a public apology.
• The Stewards accepted his apology.

Stewards:

• Garry Connelly
• Tanja Geilhausen
• Pedro Lamy
• Marcel Demers