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George Russell issues FIA apology after Canadian GP fine

George Russell has issued an apology to the FIA and marshals after throwing the headrest of his Mercedes W17 out of the car when he retired from the...

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George Russell has issued an apology to the FIA and marshals after throwing the headrest of his Mercedes W17 out of the car when he retired from the...

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  • What changed: George Russell has issued an apology to the FIA and marshals after throwing the headrest of his Mercedes W17 out of the car when he retired from the.
  • Who it affects: Andrea Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes, or Montreal archive for more context.

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Motorsport.com
Drivers
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (2026 Driver Profile), George Russell (Bio & Records), Gilles Villeneuve, Jacques Villeneuve, Kimi Raikkonen (Bio & Records)
Teams
Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path)
Circuits
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

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Source: Motorsport.com

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