George Russell received a deferred monetary fine.

George Russell received a deferred monetary fine.

      George Russell fought for victory in Montreal but retired from the race due to a power unit failure. Before getting out of the cockpit, the Mercedes driver threw a headrest onto the track.

      At the stewards' hearing, George Russell explained that he was very upset about his retirement and admitted that he was ashamed of his behavior. He apologized and agreed that he set a bad example.

      The stewards accepted Russell's apology and imposed a deferred 12-month fine of 5,000 euros. If George does not commit a similar violation within a year, the fine will not be applied.

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George Russell received a deferred monetary fine.

George Russell fought for victory in Montreal but retired due to a power unit failure. Before getting out of the cockpit, the Mercedes driver threw the headrest onto the track.