Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Wolff Slams Red Bull Protest of Russell's Canadian GP Win
George Russell from Mercedes won the Canadian Grand Prix.
Red Bull, Max Verstappen's team, complained about a move by Russell.
The people in charge of the race looked at it but said Russell still won.
Toto Wolff, who runs the Mercedes team, was upset by Red Bull's complaint, calling it a bit silly.
But Christian Horner, who runs Red Bull, said they thought something wasn't right and that's why they complained.
George Russell won the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix for Mercedes.
Red Bull protested the win due to an incident involving Russell and Verstappen.
Stewards rejected Red Bull's protest, upholding Russell's victory.
Toto Wolff criticized Red Bull's protest as "petty, small and embarrassing."
Christian Horner defended Red Bull's decision to protest the race result.
- Who
- George Russell, Max Verstappen, Toto Wolff, and Christian Horner.
- What
- A protest by Red Bull against George Russell's Canadian GP win.
- When
- During and after the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix.
- Where
- Canadian Grand Prix.
- Why
- Red Bull protested a late race incident involving Russell and Verstappen.
Mercedes
Red Bull
Protest Justification
Mercedes
Red Bull's protest was unnecessary and embarrassing.
Red Bull
Red Bull had a right to protest the race result.
- Event
- Canadian Grand Prix 2025
- Winner
- George Russell
- Team
- Mercedes
- Team Principal (Mercedes)
- Toto Wolff
- Team Principal (Red Bull)
- Christian Horner
- Protest Outcome
- Rejected
Sources
Red Bull Warned FIA Of 'Ploy' To Corner Verstappen!
Red Bull Racing Cautions FIA Of 'Unsportsmanlike Conduct' From Rivals To Provoke Verstappen Into Ban
Mercedes Criticises Red Bull Protest Post-George Russell's Canadian GP Win
George Russell, Mercedes 'Agreed On Timeline' To Sign New Extension, Says Toto Wolff