FIA Reveals Verdict On Red Bull Protest Against George Russell After F1 Miami GP

Lydia Mee, a sports writer based in the West Midlands, England, covers F1 and NASCAR with extensive knowledge of Motorsport. She started with Newsweek in March 2024 after writing for Sports Illustrated. Contact Lydia at l.mee@newsweek.com or find her at @LMeeMotorsport.

The FIA has dismissed Red Bull’s protest against Mercedes’ George Russell following the F1 Miami Grand Prix. After the race at Hard Rock Stadium, Red Bull accused Russell of not slowing down during a yellow flag period. Despite lifting the throttle by about 25 percent, Russell’s speed increased slightly, leading to the protest being rejected.

The official letter from the Stewards explained that although Russell technically didn’t reduce his speed, his relative speed in the yellow flag zone was slower than the regular racing speed, showing compliance with the regulations. As a result, the protest was rejected, and the Protest Deposit was forfeited.

The 2025 Miami Grand Prix results were as follows:
1. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
2. Lando Norris, McLaren
3. George Russell, Mercedes
4. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
5. Alex Albon, Williams
6. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes
7. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
8. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari
9. Carlos Sainz, Williams
10. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull
11. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls
12. Esteban Ocon, Haas
13. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
14. Nico Hulkenberg, Sauber
15. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
16. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
17. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls – DNF
18. Gabriel Bortoleto, Sauber – DNF
19. Oliver Bearman, Haas – DNF
20. Jack Doohan, Alpine – DNF