George Russell was summoned to the stewards after the Miami Grand Prix for potential infractions during a chaotic final lap. He made contact with Max Verstappen while battling for position, leading to damage on his front wing.
As of midday, Russell finished ahead of Charles Leclerc, who dropped to sixth place after spinning out. Leclerc’s car sustained damage after he tapped the wall following the spin.
The final lap featured numerous incidents involving top drivers. Russell and Leclerc collided at Turn 17, prompting investigations into their actions.
Key incidents under investigation:
- Russell’s collision with Verstappen
- Leclerc leaving the track and gaining an advantage
- Verstappen crossing the pit exit line
Kimi Antonelli won the race, extending his championship lead over Russell to 20 points. This marks Antonelli’s third consecutive grand prix win.
Max Verstappen finished fifth after a series of aggressive overtakes. Lando Norris expressed frustration, asking, “How did we not win this?” as he reflected on the race’s chaos.
The stewards will review all incidents, but no timeline has been shared for their decisions. Observers expect significant scrutiny on Russell and Leclerc in light of their collisions.
