The world of Formula 1 is back in agitation after the controversial consequences of the Canada Grand Prix on June 8, 2025, where Red Bull Racing presented a protest against the result of the races. According to the F1TV analyst and former Jolyon Palmer driver of Formula 1, this protest, directed against Mercedes George Russell driver, was nothing more than a “complete farce.” The Max Verstappen team accused Russell of an irregular driving behavior under the security car, but the FIA ​​rejected both complaints, so Russell maintained his victory. Palmer did not forgive his criticisms and told Red Bull with a accused finger, while suggested that Verstappen’s proximity to a suspension was the driving force behind the protest. Meanwhile, the Red Bulls simulator pilot Rudy Van Buren, expressed his frustration, accusing Russell the intentional game of putting Verstappen in trouble.

The Canada Grand Prix was a chaotic race, characterized by the change in climatic conditions and multiple periods of security cars. George Russell won his second victory in his career, a milestone for Mercedes, who is fighting with the dominant teams Red Bull and McLaren this season. However, after the race, Red Bull presented a protest in which Russell accused two violations under the security car: irregular driving through a sudden action of braking and driving in more than ten cars behind the safety car. Both points have been studied by the FIA, but the administrators established that no violations of the rules had been committed. Russell has maintained his victory, with the great discomfort of Red Bull.

Jolyon Palmer, who, as a F1TV analyst, has a careful eye to the dynamics of this sport, was not tender according to his opinion on Red Bull’s actions. “The end of the race in Canada, that absurd with Max and George under the security car … was a complete farce that was for administrators. It really made no sense,” Palmer said in a recent transmission. He said that Red Bull had no reason to present a protest because Russell did nothing wrong. According to Palmer, Russell followed the rules and his driving behavior was within the limits of what is allowed under the security car. The former Renault driver emphasized that the FIA’s decision to reject the protest was the only one.

Palmer continued and suggested that the protest of the Red Bulls came from the precarious situation of Verstappen, which is at eleven penalty points, only to a point of an automatic suspension for a race. “I don’t know if the accident itself would have expired to another teacher, but the symptoms were certainly because Max only had one point before being suspended,” said Palmer. He found him worried that Red Bull put so much energy in challenging the situation, while, according to him, Verstappen would not have problems if “it only does its normal thing.” Palmer has hinted that Verstappen, known for his aggressive driving style, may have more care to avoid a suspension, but that the protest of the Red Bulls was a strategic movement instead of a legitimate complaint.

On the other side of the spectrum, Rudy Van Buren, the Red Bulls simulator pilot and a nearby colleague from Verstappen, clearly showed his frustration. In an interview after the race in Montreal, Van Buren described his feelings as “stimulated” and continued: “Since the camera is on, it was a little irritated. And a little more behind the scene.” He expressed his dissatisfaction with Russell’s actions, which, according to him, they had to put Verstappen in trouble. “If you need such practices to take people, you must look at it and win it at work,” said Van Buren Sharp. His words reflect frustration within the Red Bull field, which he hears that Russell consciously sought the limits to cause Verstappen.

The controversy in Canada is only the new chapter in a season full of tensions between Verstappen, Red Bull and the FIA. In 2025, Verstappen already had several times with controversial sanctions and decisions, such as a penalty of time in Spain for a collision with Russell, obtaining three penalty points. With eleven penalty points in its super license, Verstappen balance to the limit and each violation can give it a suspension. This makes Red Bulls protests in Canada even more notable, because the risk of more sanctions for Verstappen is realistic. The situation becomes even more complex due to the items according to which the president of FIA Mohammed Ben Sularyem, whose deadline ends in 2025, consciously uses rules and punishments to break the domain of Verstappen, as previously reported byMotorsport.com.

The Canada Grand Prix was a turning point for Mercedes, who finally won a victory after a difficult season. Russell, who grabbed the pole position and won the race, showed his class in difficult circumstances. However, Red Bull was interrogated his driving behavior under the security car, despite the fact that the FIA ​​established that there was no violation. SecondAutodesportRussell followed the guidelines and their braking action was a normal reaction to the security car. The rule according to which drivers must remain less than ten lengths in the car is destined to prevent dangerous situations, but administrators have not found evidence of the fact that Russell has violated the rules.

For Red Bull and Verstappen, the situation is frustrating, especially since the team is less dominant in 2025 than in previous years. Although Verstappen obtained his fourth title in 2024, McLaren won the manufacturers and teams championship like Ferrari and Mercedes gain strength. The head of the Red Bull team, Christian Horner, defended the protest and said the team wanted “clarity” about the rules. “We thought that George was inconsistent and that he had to be investigated,” said HornerRacingNews365. However, according to critics, the protest seems to be more an attempt to put Russell under pressure from a justified complaint.

The dynamic between Verstappen and Russell has stretched in recent years. His collision in Spain, in which Verstappen accused Russell of “deliberately treated to sew it,” the rivalry fed even more. VERSEPENSE has pronounced the character and his refusal to adjust to those who see how unnecessary the rules have given the fans and critics. Fans on platforms like X admit Verstappen in masses, with messages such as: “FIA look at Max!” And “Russell plays the Earth, but Red Bull is punished.” On the other hand, Mercedes Russell fans will perform their smart driving style and the ability to act under pressure.

With the Austria Grand Prix on June 29, 2025, Verstappen is again at the Center for Care. Red Bull, who is traditionally strong at home work, expects a strong performance to exceed negative advertising. Verstappen himself remains concentrated, like himTelegraphHe said: “I let things like that escape. I am concentrated in the guide and winning races.” However, the threat of a suspension remains and the question is whether Red Bull and Verstappen will adapt their strategy to avoid more confrontations with the FIA.

The controversy in Canada underlines the complexity of Formula 1, in which sports performances, political games and personal rivalries are joined. Jolyon Palmers Wort Words and Rudy Van Bels’s frustration show how polarized are opinions. While the FIA ​​attacks its rules, Verstappen is still determined to silence its critics, on the track, where it speaks better.