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George Russell Apologises to FIA and Marshals Over Canadian GP Headrest Incident

George Russell has formally apologised to the FIA and circuit marshals following his retirement from the Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. The Mercedes driver received a fine from the FIA after throwing his car's headrest from the cockpit of his W17 upon retiring from the race. Russell had been engaged in a close and intense battle with his Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli for the lead of the Canadian Grand Prix before his retirement. Power unit issues forced Russell out of the race, ending what had been a strong competitive showing at the Montreal circuit for the British driver. The headrest, discarded onto the circuit by Russell as he climbed from the stricken car,...
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