Russell summoned by the stewards over unsafe act after Canadian GP retirement

George Russell has been called before the stewards following his retirement from the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix, with the FIA investigating whether the Mercedes driver committed an unsafe act during the race.

The Alleged Infringement

However, the incident in question appears to centre on Russell throwing the cockpit surround from his stricken car onto the track following his retirement. The action, visible to cameras at the circuit, raised immediate questions about circuit safety and the potential risk to other competitors.

A Race to Forget for Russell

The championship picture has shifted dramatically in Montreal. You can read the full race report in our Canadian GP race breakdown, where Antonelli's stunning fourth straight win is covered in detail.

Lawson and Hulkenberg Also Summoned

Russell was not the only driver to face post-race scrutiny. The stewards also summoned Liam Lawson and Nico Hulkenberg for a potential breach of the formation lap regulations.

The incident stems from a disrupted race start caused by a technical problem on Arvid Lindblad's Racing Bulls car, which led to two additional formation laps being completed before the grand prix could get underway. Both Lawson and Hulkenberg are alleged to have potentially violated the rules governing those formation laps.

Despite the investigation, both drivers reached the finish line — Lawson claimed seventh place, while Hulkenberg came home 12th.

This story is developing and will be updated as the stewards' decisions are confirmed.