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Russell calls for higher F1 protest deposits after “faff” of Red Bull appeal

George Russell believes Formula 1 teams should be charged a “six-figure sum” to launch appeals to race stewards in an attempt to prevent frivolous protests.

The Mercedes driver was made to wait to toast his first victory of the 2025 season after taking the chequered flag in Canada last time out, with Red Bull lodging an appeal that first of all focused on Russell’s driving behind the safety car before switching to claims of “unsportsmanlike” driving towards world champion Max Verstappen.

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