Russell Skips Miami GP Press Conference Due to Medical Reasons

George Russell Skips Miami GP Presser Due to Medical Reasons

George Russell missed the post-Miami Grand Prix press conference due to "medical reasons" after finishing third.

Why it matters: Russell participated in post-race interviews on the track and celebrated on the podium but was absent from the later press conference. Mercedes cited medical reasons for his absence.

The details:

• Russell was summoned to the stewards following a Red Bull protest for allegedly not slowing under yellow flags.
• Before the race, drivers participated in a parade driving life-size LEGO models of F1 cars.
• Russell joked about a collision with Lando Norris during the LEGO race, potentially "injuring" Norris' leg.

What's next: It remains unclear if Russell will attend the stewards' hearing regarding the yellow flag incident.

Russell humorously stated, "[The LEGO race] was undoubtedly my favourite race of the day. That was awesome. We need to do that every race."