During the Canadian Grand Prix, there was a collision between Oscar Piastri and George Russell.
The FIA took no further action over George Russell and Oscar Piastri, after they were both called to see the stewards after they collided during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday.
During a fast-paced race, Piastri and Russell were under scrutiny for their potential involvement in a collision at Turn 13. Russell had been actively seeking an opportunity to overtake the McLaren driver.
George Russell and Oscar Piastri visit stewards over Canadian GP collision
Russell had been chasing Piastri after the final Safety Car restart in the closing stages of a thrilling Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, and the Mercedes driver had already been defended against into the final Turn 13/14 chicane by the McLaren driver.
After Piastri lost DRS proximity with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris while approaching the same corner, Russell aimed to take advantage of his fresh tyres on the next lap.
Piastri still had the majority of his car alongside Russell heading into the final chicane and Russell looked to overtake, with the two making contact and the Mercedes driver being forced to take the escape road.
The FIA engaged in extensive discussions and ultimately concluded that no further action would be taken.
“The stewards’ verdict stated that the driver of Car 63 made an attempt to pass Car 81 on the outside of Turn 13. Although the driver managed to reach a position parallel to Car 81, the challenging turn and track conditions prevented the maneuver from being successfully executed, resulting in a slight contact between both cars at the apex.”
Afterward, he decided to abandon his attempt to overtake, exited the track, and then returned back onto it safely, all without obtaining any significant benefit.
The Stewards have concluded that no driver can be deemed primarily responsible for the incident, and as a result, no additional measures will be taken.
After losing his position to Lewis Hamilton, Russell managed to regain a place on the podium by the time the race ended. However, he couldn’t help but ponder on what could have been, considering he had started the race from pole position.
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“Immediately after the race, Russell remarked, ‘It was quite intense out there with Oscar, and of course Lewis towards the end.'”
In my opinion, the race was challenging but conducted fairly. It becomes quite demanding when there is only one dry path, requiring utmost dedication and trust in your competitors.
Regarding his entire race, he expressed, “Honestly, it seemed like a wasted chance.”
“At the start of the race, we showcased excellent speed on the inters, but inevitably, Lando swiftly surpassed us.”
“After returning to the slicks, we committed a few errors while pushing the boundaries and ultimately faced the consequences.”
“However, despite that, we secured our first podium of the year, and we genuinely had an exceptionally fast car throughout the weekend.”
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